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A new audit revealed hundreds of Richmond business owners were delinquent on remitting meals tax payments, and a large portion were never notified by the city.
After the meals tax issues were made public, the mayor and city council said they took action to address process improvements and research the root problems impacting the finance department.
The City of Richmond is not complying with government transparency laws and oftentimes not meeting legal deadlines to provide information to members of the public.
The Finance and Economic Development Committee approved a 24-day relief period on Thursday. The proposal will go before City Council on Monday, Feb. 26.