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Former S.F. official violated ethics rules, city audit finds
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kelly Waldron , as published by Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The contract in question was valued at $7 million.
A city audit has found that a former San Francisco official violated ethics rules. The investigation centered on Tajel Shah, who was the chief assistant treasurer. The audit determined that Shah improperly influenced the awarding of a software contract.
The contract in question was valued at $7 million. Further details on the audit's findings are available from the source, including the specifics of how Shah allegedly steered the contract toward a friend's company.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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