While PricewaterhouseCoopers was defending itself in the lawsuit brought by the city, its lawyers uncovered evidence in the DWP class action. Rob Wilcox, a spokesman for the city attorney’s office, disputed the report’s findings about the staff attorneys, saying the steps they took were appropriate. The FBI raided the city attorney’s office and the DWP in July 2019, seeking information related to the billing litigation and information about potential bribes and kickbacks. AdvertisementIn October, Berle ordered the city to pay a $2.5-million fine after PriceWaterhouseCooper accused the city attorney’s office of concealing evidence. Those attorneys have denied wrongdoing, with one saying his work was done at the direction of the city attorney’s office.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 14, 2021 02:50 UTC