A Dunedin City councillor has told Fairfax NZ he raised concerns about the way the city was disposing of its cars and trucks three years ago – expressing concerns auction services were shut out of the process.
Lee Vandervisb says he alerted the council’s chief executive at the time – Paul Orders – in 2011 that the Dunedin branch of Turners was being shut out of contracts for the disposal of used cars.
The council is embroiled in a months-long scandal over the disposal of vehicles from its Citifleet unit – the leader of which died suddenly in May.
An investigation by Deloitte, commissioned by the council, uncovered alleged fraudulent activity involving the unit, selected car dealers, and individuals – with the profits from sales withheld from the council.
The details of the Deloitte investigation are not expected to be released until police finish their enquiries.
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