Controller Wendy Greuel, who audited the Public Works and Transportation departments, says the city needs to move more quickly to spend the federal money. The city's budget director disputes figures.Two Los Angeles departments have received $111 million in federal stimulus funds yet have created only 55 jobs so far, according to a pair of reports issued Thursday by City Controller Wendy Greuel.
Two L.a. Agencies Get $111 Million In Stimulus Funds But Have Created Only 55 Jobs
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Fri, 09/17/2010 - 12:00am
Topics: california economic stimulus job creation jobs
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