City audit alleges fraud in Las Cruces government involving $1.8 million in public funds
KVIA
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Editor s note: An initial version of this article referred to a state audit. Rather, this is a city audit that had been forwarded to the state auditor.)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico A 767-page city audit released on Tuesday alleges criminal activity and $1.8 million in mismanaged funds by former employees and contractors of the city of Las Cruces - one of whom is a well-known restaurant owner.
The audit states that there is probable cause to believe criminal violations have occurred in actions reportedly taken by former economic development director Philip San Filippo, former city manager Stuart Ed and city contractor Marci Dickerson.