A spokesman for the FBI confirmed the search.
“There is a search taking place at the DWP building. The affidavit in support of the search warrant is under seal by the court,” said Rukelt Dalberis, an FBI spokesman in Los Angeles. Law enforcement sources said the FBI was also at Los Angeles City Hall.
A champagne-colored van was parked outside the DWP headquarters with a placard saying “FBI” and “Official Business.”
An FBI van was parked outside City Hall East, which serves as the headquarters for City Atty. Mike Feuer ‘s office and several government agencies.
A spokesman for the City Attorney’s Office refused to confirm whether the FBI agents had entered the City Attorney’s office.
The mayor’s office released a statement saying Eric Garcetti’s office welcomed the investigation.
Alex Comisar, a spokesman for Mayor Eric Garcetti, said in a statement: “We were notified earlier this morning that federal search warrants were being executed today. The mayor believes that any criminal wrongdoing should be investigated and prosecuted. His expectation is that any city employee asked to cooperate will do so fully and immediately.”
DWP Commissioner Christina Noonan declined to comment, saying she had been advised to refer all questions to a department spokesman.
LADWP spokesman Joe Romallo did not return multiple calls seeking comment.
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