Andrew Do
Coverage of Andrew Do in the Nexus archive.
- Audit of COVID-era contracts in OC finds millions awarded with little accounting
An audit of COVID-era contracts in Orange County revealed millions of dollars in grants and funds were awarded by top county officials without competitive bidding or proper accounting. The report notes examples, such as a $500,000 grant to Bridgecreek Realty Investment Corp., that lacked supporting documentation like invoices or receipts. Furthermore, the audit detailed potential conflicts of interest involving funds given to a nonprofit connected to Andrew Do’s adult daughter.
- Spending recs for $3.7 million recovered from Andrew Do scheme to be up to his successor
Recommendations for spending $3.7 million recovered from the Andrew Do corruption scheme will be determined by Supervisor Janet Nguyen, his successor. The funds will be allocated to benefit Andrew Do's former constituents, with spending plans proposed later. Orange County supervisors rejected a proposal to use the money outside the district, following public demand to keep it within the area.
- What to do with $3.7M recovered from Andrew Do scheme? OC leaders to discuss Tuesday
Orange County leaders will discuss allocating $3.7 million recovered from Andrew Do's corruption scheme, which involved bribes for funds intended to support seniors and people with disabilities. The funds, recovered from seized assets, are being considered for returning to Do's former district or repurposing based on current community needs.