Arvin weighs state bar complaint against former city attorney accused of overbilling taxpayers
The city of Arvin could file a formal complaint against its former city attorney with the state bar, stemming from allegations of overbilling that led the city to fire him. The City of Arvin, California, is considering filing a formal complaint against its former city attorney, Nathan Hodges, who is accused of overcharging taxpayers. The city was fired in 2025 after a grand jury report found discrepancies in Hodges' billing and raised questions about why city officials failed to challenge the charges. Audit Services found four major issues in Hodge's invoices, including incorrect service classifications and hourly rates. The audit identified more than $78,000 in overbilling during Hodges’ tenure. However, the grand jury also found some responsibility for the charges, raising questions about their capture. The current city attorney is working to recover the money the city alleges was overcharged.
Published : an hour ago by Sam Hoyle in Politics
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The City of Arvin could file a formal complaint against its former city attorney with the state bar, stemming from allegations of overbilling that led the city to fire him... [2352 symbols]
