During Wednesday's council meeting, several members expressed concerns about the city's response, particularly regarding a key finding about financial losses.
In a response, the city acknowledged the grand jury's findings and said it had already begun addressing the issues identified in the report.
In an announcement made Wednesday, Queer Works founder Jacob Rostovsky is accused of misusing over $840,000 in public funds intended for housing assistance and basic income payments.
City Manager Scott Stiles presented recommendations Thursday that include eliminating lump sum payments for projects over $75,000 and requiring regular progress reports from grant recipients.
In a statement released Thursday, the healthcare organization says it is committed to completing the program without additional taxpayer funds but hopes an investigation turns up more.
Documents show county leaders approved giving Jacob Rostovsky more than $1.6 million for projects run through an organization he called The TransPower Project. Today, no sign of the organization exists.
Recommendations will include ending large lump sum payments, requiring audits every two years, better oversight of finances, and tougher screening for organizations without a strong history.
Clarence S. was left struggling as promised $800 monthly payments were delayed or never materialize; the city and law enforcement are probing possible mismanagement of the funds.
The organizer of a guaranteed income program for transgender residents billed far more for his work than elected officials believed he would receive. Now, law enforcement and prosecutors are involved.
