"County auditors found that fairgrounds management approved three contracts totaling at least $1 million with vendors who were family members of fairgrounds officers and employees between 2017 to 2023."
"The report also found that fairgrounds leadership made payments to vendors with no formal agreements and failed to select contractors through competitive bidding."
"A recent audit has made it abundantly clear that FMC's current governance structure is not providing the accountability or transparency that the public deserves."
An audit revealed that Santa Clara County Fairgrounds management approved contracts worth over $1 million with vendors related to fairgrounds officers from 2017 to 2023. Payments were made without formal agreements, and competitive bidding was not utilized. Former executive director Abe Andrade failed to develop a strategic plan and budget, delegating these responsibilities to consultants. In 2024, a marketing executive was charged with extorting bribes from a security company. The audit, requested in 2024, highlighted the need for improved governance and oversight.
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