Corruption allegations after “DRAINED” – Investigation uncovers fraud in emergency water repairs

We first told you last November about millions of dollars in emergency water main repair contracts awarded to city employees and their dependents. Former Mayor Sylvester Turner told KPRC 2 that the city’s Office of the Inspector General was investigating.

Now – Mayor Whitmire and Ogg plan to speak about the corruption allegations at a press conference on Friday afternoon, May 31.

Here is a timeline of the KPRC 2 “DRAINED” investigation into questionable contracts

November 16, 2023: KPRC 2 uncovers questionable multi-million dollar contracts with Houston water management

November 30, 2023: Houston public sector workers are out of work after a KPRC 2 investigation uncovers millions in fraudulent contracts

December 5, 2023: “We were actually sitting in our trucks watching YouTube”: City contractor speaks out about questionable water repair contracts

December 18, 2023: Suspended water worker approved $116,000 payment to her brother after City of Houston launched investigation

December 20, 2023: DRAINED: Who investigates questionable city contracts? What is the Office of the Inspector General?

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis will be at tomorrow’s press conference to give you the latest details on these charges and allegations.