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Richmond’s inspector general is out at City Hall. Leaders aren’t explaining why.

Richmond’s inspector general is out at City Hall. Leaders aren’t explaining why.

Graham Moomaw

Graham Moomaw

May 13, 2025 | 5:08PM EDT

Under state law, the inspector general is empowered to look into allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.
By Graham Moomaw

10 takeaways from the new Richmond budget


The new budget plan will take effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2026.
By Graham Moomaw
10 takeaways from the new Richmond budget

Water regulators say Richmond’s system wasn’t set up to get accurate fluoride data


Despite the uncertainty over exactly what occurred, the state notice largely aligns with the city’s assurances the situation didn’t create a health hazard.
By Graham Moomaw
Water regulators say Richmond’s system wasn’t set up to get accurate fluoride data

What’s coming with Richmond real estate tax bills? More growth, then a freeze


After this fall, the next change in property assessments won’t happen until May of 2027.
By Graham Moomaw
What’s coming with Richmond real estate tax bills? More growth, then a freeze

Richmond has identified 539 vacant buildings this year. Here’s where they are.


To be classified as vacant, a building has to be “completely unoccupied,” according to the city.
By Sarah Vogelsong
Richmond has identified 539 vacant buildings this year. Here’s where they are.

Audit: Richmond Retirement System lost $415K from payments to dead people


In total, 44 deceased people were identified as having received improper payments.
By Graham Moomaw
Audit: Richmond Retirement System lost $415K from payments to dead people

Officials say correct tax rebate checks should go out by June 30


Several council members voiced frustration at the city’s inability to give taxpayers relief they were promised when the council approved the rebate plan last fall.
By Graham Moomaw
Officials say correct tax rebate checks should go out by June 30
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