State Attorney probing JHA contracts, finances, CEO dealings, $90K records quote to Action News Jax

Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has obtained a State Attorney’s Office subpoena that targets the Jacksonville Housing Authority.

It seeks records about financial shortfalls, depleted reserves, and the use of restricted housing funds.

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Investigators are also digging into no-bid contracts and any potential conflicts of interest.

Plus, the State Attorney wants records involving allegations of retaliation against employees who raised financial or procurement concerns.

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And prosecutors even flagged Becker’s April 2025 request into delayed vendor payments. JHA quoted Action News Jax nearly $90,000 to fulfill it.

The subpoena orders JHA to turn over records involving former CEO Cheron Corbett Waller, who was fired by the board two weeks ago.

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This includes records about her proposed 12% developer fee compensation plan, how much Waller could have received if it had been approved, and communications with board members.

JHA has been ordered to turn over the records by November 20.

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