An audit by the City Auditor's Office has revealed significant gaps in the investigation processes regarding discrimination and harassment complaints within the city. While there has been progress since a prior audit in 2017, the recent findings indicate that numerous investigations were closed without interviewing key individuals involved, including alleged victims. This lack of due diligence is particularly alarming in cases involving serious accusations, such as sexual harassment. Additionally, investigators often failed to maintain necessary communication with complainants after closing cases, undermining trust in the reporting system.
The audit revealed concerning patterns, such as failing to interview key individuals in investigations and lack of communication with complainants throughout the processes.
The review illuminated gaps in accountability, as several investigations were closed without basic necessary interviews, raising questions about due diligence in handling serious allegations.
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