Audit finds San Francisco tax official steered $10M contract to friend

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Author: littlexsparkee

Date: 6/23/2026

Article Summary:
An audit found that San Francisco's chief assistant treasurer steered a $10 million contract to a technology company led by her friends, raising concerns of a "pay-to-play" business tax system.