The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved transferring two vacant buildings in National City from the local chapter of Volunteers of America as part of a settlement, after an audit found unverified spending from that organization.
Supervisors also approved $227,000 to purchase the buildings located on 2131 and 2325 E. Seventh St., and over $1.1 million for renovations. The county plans to use the buildings for substance abuse treatment. The VOA chapter previously operated a 120-bed alcohol and drug treatment facility at the two properties.
A nonprofit organization founded in 1896, VOA provides affordable housing and assistance services to low-income people. The letter signed by John Pellegrino, Purchasing and Contracting department director, stated that audit findings"all represent compelling evidence that VOA has not been operating in compliance with the legal requirements of the contract."
His colleague Terra Lawson-Remer said it would have been better for the county to recover the money,"but I think this is a good solution given the options that are available."
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