(Richmond, VA) -- Richmond's top procurement official reinstated Registrar Keith Balmer's city credit card in September while he was under investigation for financial improprieties. Richard Stelling with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Balmer resigned amid scrutiny of his spending and hiring practices, with the inspector general's report substantiating over two dozen allegations against him. Despite the investigation, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports Balmer's card was reactivated to facilitate necessary purchases for the November elections, prompting criticism from the Board of Elections chair. Balmer attributed his mismanagement of funds to inadequate training, while the electoral board will discuss severance pay for him and Deputy Registrar Jerry Richardson in an upcoming emergency meeting.