Former California Parks Official Says Boss Knew of $53 Million
SACRAMENTO (AP) - A former state parks official says he repeatedly told his superiors about more than $53 million hidden in two accounts that could have been used to help avoid the threat of closing 70 state parks. Manuel Lopez, former deputy director of administrative services, tells The Sacramento Bee that he told parks Director Ruth Coleman about a $20 million surplus in the Parks and Recreation Fund at least five times over five years. A separate off-highway vehicle fund held another $33.5 million more than had been reported. Coleman resigned as director last week, but tells the Bee in a story published Thursday that she doesn't recall being briefed. She says she would have used the money to help keep parks open. The attorney general and state finance officials are investigating.
(Information in the above story is from: The Sacramento Bee, www.sacbee.com)
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