The decision follows an investigation by CBS California Investigates, which obtained receipts showing that project consultants used taxpayer funds for late-night transportation from the CEO's private residence. Those findings supported previous watchdog reports of waste and exposed connections between the agency's leader and the hired consultants that had not been disclosed.
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California High Speed Rail CEO Loses Contracting Power
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A series of wasteful spending allegations led officials to cast a key vote on Oct 10 that alters the duties of the head of California's rail agency. The chief executive lost the authority to approve and award contracts, a move that restricts their oversight of vendor agreements as a financial scandal expands.
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