State Auditor Mike Foley is calling city officials in Bellevue’s handling of surplus vehicle sales a “wretched mess,” citing suspicious circumstances surrounding recent auctions.
According to Foley’s findings, surplus city vehicles were sold under questionable practices, with auctions pulled early so city employees or their relatives could purchase vehicles at discounted prices.
The audit revealed that a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe was sold to the city administrator’s father for $5,000, which was $3,500 below the reserve price. This transaction represents one of several examples highlighted in the audit…