SF Controller Scrutinizes City Policies After Official Sentenced in Pay-to-Play Scheme

Published on April 2, 2024

A newly released report from the San Francisco’s controller’s office offers recommendations to improve compliance and prevent corruption after the latest city official was sentenced to prison last month for receiving bribes in exchange for contracts. “We can have the most comprehensive and foolproof policies in place, but they’re only as infallible as the people entrusted to enforce them,” Greg Wagner, city controller, said in a March 28 press release. “Nobody is above the rules, regardless of seniority, degree of influence, or any other factor—and the courts have determined as much.” Harlan Kelly, former general manager of the city’s public utility commission, was charged in 2020 with accepting gifts from Walter Wong—an entrepreneur and contractor—totaling at least $16,000, including flights, jewelry, lodging, meals, private transportation, and discounted construction services. In return, he provided preferential treatment and confidential bid information for utility commission contracts, according to the controller’s report....

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