Possible Misuse of Funds

April 28, 2016
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A new audit by the city of Phoenix shows that the former CEO of the Valley’s transit system received $277,000 in reimbursements for expenses that are under question. Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts talks about the audit into the possible misuse of funds by former Valley Metro CEO Stephen Banta.

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