Senior Politics Editor

Annie Gaus

 In a report, watchdogs urged tighter oversight of widespread gifting practices that open the door for corruption.

Staffing could be slashed by almost half at the watchdog commission if the mayor’s budget plans are approved.

The commission wrote that a union representing city department heads stalled a ballot measure to tighten up gift-giving rules for a second time. 

Frank Fung, who served as a planning commissioner from 2019 to 2022, entered his company into a subcontract agreement with the city.

Ethics Commission Chair Yvonne Lee said the cuts would have “profoundly negative effects.” 
