Our View: Finance director’s case soon will be finalized
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Former finance director’s case to be finalized
Thursday, April 22, 2021 7:49 AM Updated 3 hours 13 minutes ago
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In a few weeks, Julie Brown, the city of Durango’s former finance director, will appear in district court again, this time for a final reconsideration of her sentence for embezzling more than $700,000 from the city over an 11-year period.
The Durango Herald’s Shannon Mullane has covered the story in depth, and her reporting informs this editorial.
Durango sets up whistleblower policy for staff, community
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Massive fraud case highlighted need for avenues to report concerns By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:01 AM
Durango sets up whistleblower policy for staff, community The city of Durango drafted a new whistleblower policy in response to a $700,000 fraud cause that went on for about 11 years. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
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The city of Durango wants to make it easier for whistleblowers, both employees of the city and members of the public, to report concerns.
Durango to provide utility forgiveness program
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Businesses, residents struggling during pandemic can qualify for financial relief By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 9:57 PM Updated: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 10:32 PM
Durango to provide utility forgiveness program Utility bill forgiveness is on the horizon for some Durango businesses and residents, the newest economic relief effort put forward by the city of Durango in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Escuchar en Español:
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Utility bill forgiveness is on the horizon for some Durango businesses and residents, the newest economic relief effort put forward by the city of Durango in response to the coronavirus pandemic.