MULEGEEK TECHNOLOGIESMULEGEEK TECHNOLOGIES
  • 4G
  • 5G
  • Broadcast
  • Education
  • Mobile
  • streaming
  • Software
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Facebook Twitter Instagram
MULEGEEK TECHNOLOGIESMULEGEEK TECHNOLOGIES
  • 4G

    With 5.7% CAGR, Enterprise WLAN Market Size Worth USD 9.59

    January 30, 2023

    Redmi Note 11 price drops with a 28% discount; Check out deal

    January 30, 2023

    The 2023 Chevy Equinox Needs to Fix 1 Significant Issue

    January 29, 2023

    GL.iNet Beryl AX OpenWrt router review – WiFi 6 performance, repeater, NAS, and 4G hotspot modes

    January 29, 2023

    Unlock The Benefits Of Xfinity Mobile Al – abtamag

    January 29, 2023
  • 5G

    Mafab Communications targets infrastructure sharing to push 5G service

    January 30, 2023

    Review – OPPO A78 5G

    January 30, 2023

    Nokia X30 5G review: Going green

    January 29, 2023

    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs. Galaxy A13 5G: Worth the upgrade?

    January 29, 2023

    Only 20% of Taiwan using 5G mobile internet | Taiwan News

    January 29, 2023
  • Broadcast

    Lte And 5G Broadcast Market Analysis by Growth Facts and Revenue Figures over 2023 – 2032

    January 30, 2023

    Who is broadcasting Super Bowl 2023? A guide to the TV channel, announcers & more on Super Bowl 57 rights

    January 30, 2023

    How to listen to AFC Championship vs. Bengals

    January 29, 2023

    Journalists back Kan against budget cuts, say public broadcasting not up for debate

    January 29, 2023

    Who is broadcasting Super Bowl 2023? A guide to the TV channel, announcers & more on Super Bowl 57 rights

    January 29, 2023
  • Education

    How technology will transform global education in 2023

    January 27, 2023

    MassBay Community College Offering Free Computer & Technology Education and Training to Unemployed and Underemployed Workers

    January 27, 2023

    Need to focus on reshaping technology education, says CM Naveen Patnaik

    January 26, 2023

    Tech ed students make cornhole sets for Winter Regatta – WJFW-TV

    January 26, 2023

    Ontario updating curriculum for computer, technological education

    January 24, 2023
  • Mobile

    Orange Belgium and Telenet sign two commercial wholesale agreements providing access to each other’s Hybrid Fiber Coaxial and Fiber to the Home networks

    January 30, 2023

    China Mobile Communications Co., China Mobile Financial Technology, Beijing Red Date Technology Company, IBM

    January 29, 2023

    Getting ready for your 2023 tax filing

    January 29, 2023

    Copper Wire’s Long Goodbye – UC Today

    January 29, 2023

    Security, democracy wane in Africa

    January 29, 2023
  • streaming

    Video streaming subscriptions fall by two million in 2022 – BBC

    January 30, 2023

    The big changes coming to streaming services

    January 30, 2023

    NFL playoffs streaming guide: How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals – Kansas City Chiefs game

    January 29, 2023

    FuboTV Turned 8 Years Old In January

    January 29, 2023

    Brighton vs Liverpool:Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch

    January 29, 2023
  • Software

    Updates To ezPaycheck Software Enables Trucking Companies Start Payroll, Mid-Year Easily

    January 30, 2023

    Major government tech contractors use monopolistic vendor-lock to drive revenue: study

    January 30, 2023

    Calibrite launches brand new monitor calibration software suite

    January 29, 2023

    Save $93 on This Mini AI Robotics Arm and Software

    January 29, 2023

    Turkish firm to develop ‘critical’ NATO intelligence software

    January 29, 2023
MULEGEEK TECHNOLOGIESMULEGEEK TECHNOLOGIES
Home»Software»City Official Says Software Snafu Failed to Red Flag PPE Purchase – GV Wire
Software

City Official Says Software Snafu Failed to Red Flag PPE Purchase – GV Wire

By mulegeek-March 4, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

 

What happened when a Fresno city councilman exceeded spending limits on the purchase of COVID-19 masks, generating a complaint to the District Attorney’s office?

Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White says a software snafu is to blame for allowing the purchase to go under the radar. A fix is in the works so that it doesn’t happen again, White added.

White’s explanation follows Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp’s clearing councilmembers of wrongdoing on Tuesday regarding mask buys and an alleged violation of the state’s open meeting laws.

Payments Over $50K Are Reviewed

City law allows for contracts without competitive bidding for up to $50,000 or cumulatively (for the same service) of up to $149,000. Otherwise, the city council must take a vote.

Documents obtained by GV Wire show councilman Miguel Arias spent more than the allowable amount in a single purchase, $68,024 in March of 2021.

At the time, the city controller “was immediately directed to implement additional training to include procurement and contracting authority limits,” White told GV Wire. “This was to ensure existing rules and regulations are adhered to and that all payments over $50,000 are reviewed thoroughly to ensure appropriate procedures have been followed in approving the payment request.”

“Additional efforts at that time included an evaluation of whether the existing accounting software could be updated to include additional threshold safeguards. Unfortunately, the City’s aging accounting program did not have a built-in mechanism to halt purchases over $50,000.  However, new accounting software is being implemented this spring that will red-flag and stop any checks over $50,000 from advancing until reviewed and approved directly by the Controller.”

Arias: Large Purchase for COVID Testing at Chukchansi Park

Arias explained that the large PPE purchase was for a joint event with Major League Baseball held at Chukchansi Park. MLB would provide saliva testing for COVID.

“Our part in the agreement was that we would provide all the PPE for the drive-thru through saliva testing. So that’s why we did a big order than the normal because we were now serving people beyond District 3 who were driving out for the saliva testing,” Arias said.

Arias said he submitted the funding request through the city controller.

“We submitted a request for an invoice and (the controller’s office) determined whether a bid is required or whether we’re above a cap or below it,” Arias said.

In 2020 and 2021, councilmembers Arias, Esmeralda Soria, Nelson Esparza, and then-councilman Paul Caprioglio purchased $283,630 in personal protective equipment from MPG Global, LLC, with city funds.

The councilmembers ordered more than 113,000 masks. The unit prices ranged from $1 for a cloth surgical mask to $4 for a KN95 mask.

Arias said the prices were below the market rate at that time. In addition, he said that all the masks were delivered and distributed in the city’s effort to reduce COVID hospitalizations and deaths.

Related Story: Fresno DA Says FBI Investigating Former Valley Congressman; No Charges in …

Smittcamp Declines to Identify Non-Cooperating Witness

Smittcamp said Tuesday that she would not pursue violations of Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-107(e) “based on an insufficiency of the evidence associated with the lack of cooperation from a witness in the DA’s investigation.”

When asked by GV Wire who the uncooperative witness was, Smittcamp replied, “I am not at liberty to discuss that.”

Smittcamp, in her news release, said a potential violation of the city’s municipal code is best left for the city attorney to enforce.

“The District Attorney is a separate entity and therefore should not and cannot act as an unofficial council member or as a check on their actions absent substantial evidence of criminality,” the news release said.

The District Attorney’s office said that “city authorities knew about the purchases, that they were allowed to go through, and that no disciplinary action was taken against the Councilmember.”

Related Story: Despite DA Clearing Councilmembers, No Frazier Lawsuit Settlement Scheduled

(GV Wire’s Bill McEwen contributed to this article.) 

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
mulegeek-
  • Website

Related Posts

Updates To ezPaycheck Software Enables Trucking Companies Start Payroll, Mid-Year Easily

January 30, 2023

Major government tech contractors use monopolistic vendor-lock to drive revenue: study

January 30, 2023

Calibrite launches brand new monitor calibration software suite

January 29, 2023

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Categories
  • 4G
  • 5G
  • Broadcast
  • Education
  • Mobile
  • Software
  • streaming

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

Updates To ezPaycheck Software Enables Trucking Companies Start Payroll, Mid-Year Easily

January 30, 2023

With 5.7% CAGR, Enterprise WLAN Market Size Worth USD 9.59

January 30, 2023

Mafab Communications targets infrastructure sharing to push 5G service

January 30, 2023

Lte And 5G Broadcast Market Analysis by Growth Facts and Revenue Figures over 2023 – 2032

January 30, 2023
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
  • About Us
  • Cookies policy
  • Terms of services
  • Contact us
  • DIsclaimer
© 2023Designed by mulegeek.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT