Brenda Roberts

Oakland’s Workforce Development Board Blasted By City Auditor In New Report

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City of Oakland

Author note: this is a press release sent to Zennie62Media from the Oakland Office of The City Auditor, Brenda Roberts. OAKLAND, CA — Oakland’s Workforce Development Board (WDB) currently receives over $3 million each year in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) federal funds. They oversee employment and training programs and the delivery of these … Read more

Oakland City Auditor Reports Oakland Businesses Wait Up To A Year For City Tax Refunds

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City of Oakland

The Oakland City Auditor’s Office under Brenda Roberts reports that between 2013 and 2017, the City of Oakland collected $281 million in taxes from local business owners. Of that $281 million, it was determined that $712,000 (less than 1% of the total) should be refunded due to overpayments. Despite the relatively small number of refunds … Read more