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?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« on: June 24, 2009, 05:37:38 PM »
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A ?100m black hole in the 2012 Olympics accounts of the London Development Agency (LDA) is to be investigated by independent auditors, it was revealed last night.

A routine check on the accounts of the LDA, which is the business and development arm of Mayor Boris Johnson, hasrevealed huge irregularities with the accounting of taxpayer's money. A team of external accountants from KPMG, the consultancy that has been advising other parts of the London 2012 set-up on cost-cutting measures, has now been called in to investigate the whereabouts of the missing money.

Two senior members of staff at the LDA have been suspended. Gareth Blacker, who oversaw the purchase of the huge Olympic site on the Lea Valley, adjacent to Stratford in east London, is on indefinite leave, as is his accountant. No evidence of wrongdoing is attached to either Mr Blacker or his accountant.

Concerns began to mount after the Mayor announced a comprehensive audit of LDA accounts in March. The Olympic Legacy Directorate (OLD) was the last of the LDA departments to be reviewed. Analysis of its accounts revealed that between ?60m and ?100m, which was due to be put aside as compensation for businesses forced to relocate from the site, is unaccounted for.



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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 05:42:00 PM »
Well I haven't bloody got it!  evil:
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2009, 05:42:56 PM »
What about in your change jar  rubschin:
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2009, 05:44:49 PM »
What about in your change jar  rubschin:
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It could have got mixed-up with the Euros I suppose...  redface:
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2009, 05:45:41 PM »
Is this another Selena Williams thread?
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2009, 05:46:27 PM »
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2009, 05:55:01 PM »
I blame Tessa Jowell.
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 05:55:47 PM »
That new speaker has it prolly...
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2009, 05:56:47 PM »
Well as Boris has lost 3 of his advisors so far for 'discrepancies' surely he should be next.

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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2009, 05:58:16 PM »
Still, you have Sven to look forward to
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2009, 05:58:53 PM »
Friday   cloud9:....now what to wear   rubschin:

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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2009, 06:01:49 PM »
Friday   cloud9:....now what to wear   rubschin:

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A bikini perhaps...?  ::)
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2009, 06:03:21 PM »
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Re: ?100m black hole discovered in 2012 Olympics accounts
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2009, 06:04:24 PM »
Or a smile  Shrugs:
What is the weather forecast?
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