The Legislative Analysts Office (LAO) has looked at the proposed sale and leaseback of office building currently owned and used by the state of California. The conclusion - a bad idea. Mark Whitaker explains.
Documents We're Waiting On
- Things We're Waiting For: Tracing $8 Million Sent to CCA During Fairgrounds Sale - Pacific Progressive
Nossaman did research on how to use Fairgrounds money to provide opening capital for the Fair Foundation. $8 million was sent to the California Construction Authority during the sale, and there is documentation that indicates this could be the money for the opening capital. We've asked for the money to be traced, and Interim CEO Doug Lofstrom is giving us the run around.
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