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Annoula Wylderich's avatar

Very interesting, yet disturbing, revelations. Thank you, Ed.

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Elizabeth Forel's avatar

Please explain why the Comptroller of LA would be able to audit Best Friends, a private, not-for-profit organization. Thanks.

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Ed Boks's avatar

Elizabeth, thank you for your question! While the City cannot directly audit a private nonprofit like BFAS, it can include BFAS in its audit of Los Angeles Animal Services by examining the financial and operational aspects of their partnership. This would involve reviewing how public funds, resources, or collaborations with BFAS are utilized and whether they align with LAAS’s goals and policies.

The purpose of such an inclusion would be to ensure transparency and accountability in public-private partnerships, especially when a nonprofit plays a significant role in shaping policies or influencing outcomes within the city’s animal welfare system.

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Yvonne Higgins Leach's avatar

I just sent an email to the City Controller Kenneth Mejia.

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Annoula Wylderich's avatar

Thank you for providing this critical information, Christine. It's time to bring these practices to light. I agree with you that these types of efforts only serve to harm animals, and we have to wonder why - especially when perpetrated by a group that is supposedly working in the best interest of animals.

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