An investigation revealed that the AIDS Project of the East Bay, contracted by Oakland for HIV/AIDS support services, failed to fulfill its obligations despite receiving over $110,000 in federal funds. Whistleblower allegations indicated that the organization was not serving clients as promised, with staff unresponsive and facilities reportedly closed during business hours. The findings led to significant concerns about accountability and transparency, prompting city auditor Michael Houston to express serious concern about the organization's failure to maintain contact and deliver essential services to vulnerable residents.
The investigation revealed that the AIDS Project of the East Bay had failed to provide the contracted services to residents despite receiving substantial federal funds.
Despite receiving $110,893 for payroll and rent, the AIDS Project had not been fulfilling its obligations as per their contract with Oakland.
Auditor Michael Houston highlighted the difficulty of the city's officials in contacting the AIDS Project, stating, “What we found was people could not find them.”
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