San Francisco Parks Alliance dissolved in financial chaos, say board members

The San Francisco Parks Alliance is embroiled in a financial scandal, failing to communicate its dire fiscal state to community organizations it supported. Testimonies from former leaders reveal that the organization focused on notifying large donors while leaving those it sponsored in the dark. The Alliance currently owes $5. 4 million to various community groups, many of which accused it of mismanaging funds. A recent hearing before the Board of Supervisors uncovered allegations of years of financial mismanagement, with scrutiny directed at the finance officer.

The Parks Alliance served as a fiscal sponsor, which complicated the financial relationships with its partners. Local officials expressed frustration over the organization's lack of transparency, with many groups left without funds for their projects. Investigations by both the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office and the City Attorney’s Office are underway. The fallout from this crisis could lead to significant implications for local park funding and community projects.