MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An independent report released by the city of Minneapolis has found that most of the nearly $500,000 in taxpayer dollars spent to celebrate local Black businesses at
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An audit of Minneapolis' inaugural Black business expo revealed nearly half of the talent and services hired for the event came in from out of state, raising criticism of the event that billed itself as building wealth in the local Black community.
Consulting firm Baker Tilly on Tuesday recommended the city develop and implement better training in procurement and purchasing and create a process for planning and hosting large events.
An independent report released by the city of Minneapolis has found that most of the nearly $500,000 in taxpayer dollars spent to celebrate local Black businesses at a February expo