Audit released on “alleged intrusion” by Board deputies

Following his termination as head of the County’s Department of Regional Planning, former director Bruce McClendon stated publicly that his firing was in retaliation for protesting what he alleged was improper influence over his department by the board and its staff. The county commissioned an independent audit by Harvey M. Rose Associates to investigate McClendon’s charges.

The Rose report examined eight specific allegations, finding five of them “not substantiated” and three “not substantiated, with qualifications.” The full report may be found on the County Auditor-Controller’s site, here.

Posted 2/26/10