Summary: The recent audit of Winter Springs has unveiled significant irregularities in the City’s hiring of contractors, raising serious concerns about transparency, compliance with city laws, and the allocation of taxpayer funds. While these findings reflect a broader issue, there are two striking cases that demand closer scrutiny. Breaking the…
Auditor: City’s refusal to hold Veolia accountable linked to wastewater failures
Finding 2: “The City should improve its water utility contract monitoring processes.“ For years, residents asked for Veolia, the Flint, Michigan water company, to be held accountable. A petition was signed with over 1,500 signatures demanding they be fired. The second finding of the recent audit established a direct link…
Wastewater System Operations: Safeguarding Our Community Amidst Ongoing Concerns
Audit Finding 1: “The City continues to incur fines and penalties for wastewater treatment violations.“ Summary: The first finding of the operational audit of the City of Winter Springs (click to read) paints a stark picture, one that resonates with residents who have been raising concerns since 2019. These concerns,…
Water Investigation Update: Veolia contractually agreed to address reclaimed water plant in 2019 in contract “carefully” reviewed by Commissioner Cannon
Below is a segment of the public testimony Kevin Cannon and the City Commission tried to BLOCK from being entered into the public record. This report is part of a series of reports of revelations stemming from the Winter Springs Community Association’s resolution which contained key admissions from the city,…
READ: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Issues Scathing Report
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a scathing warning letter outlining a summary of 24 possible violations as part of a 58 page report (see link above). The report contains the result of several investigations which shed light on the failures of the Water Management Company Veolia, the…