North Quay had billed for overlapping consulting services with inadequate documentation.

Several approvals carried Vance’s credentials.

Celeste’s foundation had received event-related payments from a connected vendor.

The review found violations of company policies and referred certain questions about potential financial misconduct to the proper authorities.

That did not mean every accusation had been proved, and I refused to pretend otherwise.

Vance was removed from his management position after an internal process.

His attorney issued a statement denying wrongdoing.