DWP purchasing program to be audited

City Controller Wendy Greuel announced plans Thursday to undertake a wide-ranging audit of the Department of Water and Power's purchasing program following allegations that employees misused credit cards. Daiky News.

Greuel said the department management asked her to review the P-Card program after disclosures two workers had overcharged for furniture and kept the proceeds.

Felony fraud charges have been filed against Anthony Carone, 49, and Akbar Fonooni. The two are charged with a third man, Troy Mitchell, for misappropriation of public funds, conflict of interest and conspiracy.