City of New Orleans contracting

The city agency agreed to let Dottie Belletto's nonprofit use the park for free, but the organization rejected the deal.

By Charles Maldonado July 31, 2014 1 comment

The nonprofit leased land for $1 and in turn subleased it to a restaurant for more than $100,000.

By Charles Maldonado July 15, 2014 5 comments

If the City Council approves the ordinance, voters would vote on the proposal in November.

By Charles Maldonado July 8, 2014 3 comments

A nonprofit is about to lose a deal that brings in more than $100,000 a year, but a related company just got a bigger contract.

By Charles Maldonado June 20, 2014 2 comments

Companies must be independent to be certified for the city's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

By Charles Maldonado November 18, 2013

The Lens reported ties between the black-owned firm and another, raising questions about its independence.

By Charles Maldonado October 10, 2013

Archon gets top score after meeting minority participation goal. A competitor cries foul.

By Charles Maldonado September 24, 2013 1 comment

Collections firm must bring price down if it is to stay in the bidding, city says.

By Charles Maldonado September 11, 2013 2 comments