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County Audit Reveals More Questionable Contracting Under Imprisoned Ex-Supervisor Andrew Do

The OC Board of Supervisors continues to pursue subpoena authority over vendors implicated in pandemic-era contracting irregularities tied to imprisoned former Supervisor Andrew Do; no Board vote on subpoena power had been scheduled as of mid-September 2026, and the Weaver audit's remaining phases are ongoing through year-end.

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CITIES AFFECTED
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STARTED
2 months ago
Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 PT
EVIDENCE
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WHO

Former Supervisor Andrew Do (imprisoned); Supervisors Janet Nguyen and Vicente Sarmiento; County Counsel Leon Page; former HCA Director Dr. Clayton Chau; former CEO Frank Kim; vendors Bridgecreek Realty, 360 Health, Mercy Pharmacy, Viet America Society, and others.

WHAT

OC internal audit (Weaver Phase 2) documents extensive pandemic-era contracting irregularities tied to imprisoned former Supervisor Andrew Do; the Board is seeking subpoena authority over non-cooperative vendors.

WHERE

Orange County, California, countywide; Do is incarcerated at USP Tucson.

WHEN

Audit released Aug. 12, 2026; Aug. 25 Board meeting sought subpoena clarification; subpoena push publicly intensified Sept. 15, 2026; civil trial anticipated late 2027.

WHY

Pandemic-era contracting decisions made under Do's supervision lacked required documentation and showed conflict-of-interest patterns; staff warnings were dismissed by senior officials, enabling potential misuse of public funds.

▸ NARRATIVE
Current Status

The Orange County Board of Supervisors remains in an active accountability posture following the Weaver Phase 2 audit report released Aug. 12, 2026. As of mid-September, supervisors are pressing County Counsel to clarify whether the Board can subpoena vendor bank records, but no vote on that authority had been scheduled. At least three contractors have been referred to the Orange County District Attorney.

Audit Scope and Key Findings

The Weaver Phase 2 report reviewed 681 contracts worth approximately $1.7 billion. Among the most significant findings:

  • A $500,000 Little Saigon outdoor-dining grant to Bridgecreek Realty was issued with no invoices required.
  • Eight contracts totaling $10.7 million were executed months after the work had already begun.
  • Mercy Pharmacy invoiced $748,720 for 2021 vaccination services without required supporting documentation.
  • Former HCA Director Dr. Clayton Chau and former CEO Frank Kim are cited for dismissing staff concerns about conflicts of interest involving contractors connected to Do's daughter.

Voice of OC additionally reported that conflict-of-interest warnings reached the county CEO's office early and were quashed.

The full Weaver review covers approximately 2,552 contracts valued at $4.3 billion, to be examined across four phases through the end of 2026. The county is paying Weaver and Tidwell $1,383,250 for the complete engagement. Phase One (March 9, 2026) covered 145 priority contracts worth about $486.2 million.

Board Response and Subpoena Push

At an Aug. 25 meeting, Supervisor Janet Nguyen asked County Counsel Leon Page whether the Board can subpoena — or authorize auditors to subpoena — receipts and bank records from vendors that have still not produced documentation. Supervisors Nguyen and Sarmiento reported that Bridgecreek Realty, 360 Health, and Mercy Pharmacy have been referred to the OCDA.

According to Voice of OC publisher Norberto Santana Jr. (Sept. 15, 2026), Supervisors Nguyen and Vicente Sarmiento are pushing for the investigation to extend beyond Do himself. Nguyen stated she is willing to help draft bank-record subpoenas and has urged the DA to examine conduct she describes as appearing criminal. As of that reporting, no Board vote had been scheduled.

Civil and Criminal Dimensions

Andrew Do is currently serving a five-year federal sentence at USP Tucson for bribery. The county's civil case alleges at least $13.4 million in losses; named defendants include Viet America Society, Peter Pham, Hand-to-Hand Relief Organization, and Thanh Huong Nguyen. A civil trial is cited for late 2027. The investigation spans criminal, civil, and administrative tracks simultaneously.

▸ EVENT TIMELINE
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  1. Sep 15, 05:58(about 1 month ago)

    Supervisors Nguyen and Sarmiento publicly push for Board subpoena power to pursue vendors' bank records; County Counsel asked to review the option.

▸ EVIDENCE
4 items
  1. NEWabout 1 month ago

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  2. NEWabout 1 month ago

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  3. NEW2 months ago

    The Orange County seal in downtown Santa Ana. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0A4A9509.jpg?fit=771%2C514&ssl=1" /> A recent internal audit shows more problematic contracts county officials entered into during the pandemic, food insecurity increases throu

  4. NEW2 months ago

    Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do during a 2019 board meeting. Credit: JULIE LEOPO, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Board-of-Sups-2019-may-Leopo-1.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> Concerns about a possible conflict of interest reached the county CEO’

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