Melanie Richardson, the acting head of Silicon Valley's Valley Water, faces allegations of conflict of interest due to her oversight of a $15 million contract with her husband's firm. Having recently returned from retirement, she is leading the agency amid an internal investigation. Previously, she held substantial stock in the consulting firm while being among the agency's top earners. Concerns mount as past issues involving the firm have led to investigations regarding improper payments and contract irregularities. Richardson has yet to disclose her current financial interest in the company or her Form 700 filing responsibilities.
Melanie Richardson's oversight of a contract linked to her husband's firm raises significant ethical concerns amid ongoing workplace misconduct investigations at Valley Water.
Despite her husband's partial involvement in RMC Water and Environment, Melanie Richardson's prior financial stakes in the firm and lack of transparency regarding her stock holdings intensify the potential for conflicts of interest.
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