A series of misconduct cases have emerged in Richmond, Virginia, leading to significant personnel changes and financial discrepancies. A city audit revealed a kickback scheme that resulted in the termination of a city employee and the resignation of another, who were involved in fraudulently inflating rents for landlords assisting families in need. Additionally, Richmond's top two election officials resigned following investigations that uncovered violations of city policies and the misuse of city funds. In a separate incident, the city faced a $1.2 million discrepancy in a mismanaged streetlight maintenance project, prompting the termination of the maintenance contract and a consideration for disbarment. These developments highlight ongoing issues of financial mismanagement and misconduct within the city's administration.