Marin County Grand Jury Uncovers Major Audit Oversights in Three Local Special Districts

Marin County, California – Three special districts in Marin have failed to meet the state requirement for financial audits, according to a recent report from the Marin County Civil Grand Jury. The districts in question are the Marin City Community Services District, the Firehouse Community Park Agency in Bolinas, and the Alto Sanitary District. The report revealed that the Marin City Community Services District did not submit its audit for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Similarly, the Firehouse Community Park Agency was late in filing for 2015-16, while the Alto Sanitary District missed its deadline for … Read more

Pahokee Council Considers Legal Action Over $2 Million Audit Findings Involving Former City Managers

Pahokee, Florida – The Pahokee City Council is scheduled to convene this evening to deliberate on the possibility of filing a lawsuit against four former city managers. This meeting comes in the wake of a recent audit that uncovered nearly $2 million in questionable expenditures associated with their administration. The city council’s agenda includes a discussion on whether to initiate legal proceedings potentially amounting to $4 million in claims. Council members are expected to review the audit findings and assess the implications for the city’s finances and governance. Details regarding the audit have raised concerns … Read more

Arkansas Corrections Board Faces Audit Fallout Over $200,000 Attorney Payment Dispute with Governor Sanders

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An audit released by the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee has revealed that the state Board of Corrections owes attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan over $230,000 related to a lawsuit against Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The report, unveiled during Friday’s committee meeting, stated that the board lacks the means to fulfill the payment obligations under the contracted agreement. According to the audit, as of February 11, the total amount owed to Mehdizadegan stands at $230,108. The auditors suggested that future contracts should be vetted through the State Procurement office and approved during public … Read more

Kings County Board Advances Mental Health Care Solutions and Addresses Audit Compliance in Home Gardens District

Hanford, California – The Kings County Board of Supervisors has approved the county’s responses to two significant Grand Jury Reports, one focusing on the urgent need for a mental health facility and the other concerning the Home Gardens Community Services District. During a meeting on Tuesday morning, Administrative Analyst Alex Walker outlined the findings of the Grand Jury, emphasizing the necessity of a mental health clinic. The county received the Grand Jury’s recommendations in March and is required to respond by June 12. The Grand Jury made five recommendations aimed at improving mental health care … Read more