An independent county-commissioned audit released by Orange County leaders reveals that former First District Supervisor Andrew Do and his chief of staff forced through $800,000 in payments and contracts beyond the $10 million he was convicted of diverting, exposing systemic oversight failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding the Expanded Financial Audit and Oversight Failures
Orange County officials are grappling with the fallout of a comprehensive forensic review conducted by Houston-based accounting firm Weaver. According to the audit findings reported by the Orange County Register, former Supervisor Andrew Do and his top lieutenant, Chris Wangsaporn, “established a culture where decisions related to District 1 contracts were not to be questioned.” This culture allowed expenditures to bypass standard county review protocols during the height of the public health emergency.
The newly surfaced financial irregularities expand upon the $10 million corruption scheme for which Do pleaded guilty in 2024. That initial prosecution centered on pandemic relief funds diverted to charities he was affiliated with, primarily one that employed his daughter. Investigators found that Do steered public funds toward allies and campaign contributors.
Specific Discrepancies: Testing Contracts and Festival Allocations
Among the newly detailed expenditures, the Weaver audit highlights an $800,000 payment directed to a firm involved in mass COVID-19 testing operations that may have double-billed the county. The probe scrutinized testing infrastructure provided by 360 Clinic at regional sites like the Anaheim Convention Center. Meanwhile, a whistleblower lawsuit alleges that 360 Clinic plotted to unlawfully demand kickbacks from physicians and swindle federal health programs.
Furthermore, the investigation evaluated District 1 financial allocations directed toward cultural events, including the annual Tet Festival and Moon Festival celebrations held at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley. Auditors discovered that funds were guided to campaign contributors who worked on these community events.
For years, Supervisor Janet Nguyen — who won election to take over Do’s seat on the board of supervisors — maintained that Andrew Do operated as a criminal and functioned as the Godfather of Little Saigon by bullying political adversaries and compelling his subordinates to push further. Nguyen stated that the county now possesses proof of these actions, expressing her desire for investigations by the federal DOJ, FBI, state attorney general, district attorney, and the FPPC.
In Plain English: The Clinical Takeaway
Contraindications & When to Consult a Doctor
Public Sector Reform and Interagency Investigations
The release of the Weaver audit has intensified calls for multi-agency intervention to evaluate every person and business who participated in this fraud.
References
- Orange County Register: County-Commissioned Audit of Former Supervisor Andrew Do (March 2026)
