(Richmond, VA) -- Richmond officials released records of severance payments made over an eight-year period but the information lacks transparency. Scott Kimbler with the story.Preview: Voicer Script:
The records show a total of more than $1 point 3 million dollars was paid to 42 employees between 2017 and 2025, with the highest payment of almost $177-thousand dollars going to an employee in the Office of the City Attorney in 2023. The spreadsheet does not identify employees by name or salary, hindering verification of compliance with city code. The lack of detailed information prevents the Richmond Times-Dispatch from determining compliance with severance rules. Mayor Danny Avula has promised to publish severance payments annually moving forward.