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It appears our county commissioners think our tax dollars are THEIR dollars.

I don't see how this could happen! We elected good ole white boys who are PRO business and PRO developers. Are they actually entitled old white men?

It appears our county commissioners think our tax dollars are THEIR dollars. 
 
I don&#039;t see how this could happen! We elected good ole white boys who are PRO business and PRO developers. Are they actually entitled old white men?

Bob Wells

[QUOTE="bob1, post: 943160, member: 16511"]
It appears our county commissioners think our tax dollars are THEIR dollars.

I don't see how this could happen! We elected good ole white boys who are PRO business and PRO developers. Are they actually entitled old white men?
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It also appears the Clerk Of Courts office wasn't performing their responsibilities when they didn't enforce the protocols.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bob1">It appears our county commissioners think our tax dollars are THEIR dollars. 
 
I don&#039;t see how this could happen! We elected good ole white boys who are PRO business and PRO developers. Are they actually entitled old white men?</blockquote>It also appears the Clerk Of Courts office wasn&#039;t performing their responsibilities when they didn&#039;t enforce the protocols.

Jim Tucker

WALTON COUNTY, FL – JULY 5, 2022 – Last week, the Board of County Commissioners became aware of an audit completed by the Clerk of Court and released to the general public on July 1, 2022. That audit covers purchasing cards (“P-Cards”), travel vouchers, and use of county vehicles, and focused solely on each of the five County Commissioners. The Board has previously directed staff to investigate similar issues, notably P-Cards and travel policies. Staff has been conducting review of existing policies and practices for those issues related to all County employees and County Commissioners and has been developing policy revisions to address identified issues, many of which overlap with those identified by the Clerk.

During that process, staff became aware of the Clerk’s audit, as well as the Clerk’s intent to adopt a new P-Card policy. During a meeting with the Clerk of Court, staff concurred with many of the Clerk’s recommended changes and advised of numerous revisions to be recommended to the Board for adoption that go beyond what the Clerk has proposed. Now that county staff has received and reviewed a copy of the audit and the new policy, the Board will be presented and shall consider revisions to the relevant policies at upcoming Board meetings.

The findings of the Clerk’s audit reveal what the Board has previously identified as a systemic breakdown of policies within the prior administration of the County and an improper reliance on practice over written policy by those responsible for administering these programs. Current staff has echoed these concerns and undertaken wholesale revisions to eliminate these issues and prevent any future occurrences. With the combined efforts of all involved, the Board looks forward to more fully addressing these issues and adopting solutions in the coming weeks.

WALTON COUNTY, FL – JULY 5, 2022 – Last week, the Board of County Commissioners became aware of an audit completed by the Clerk of Court and released to the general public on July 1, 2022. That audit covers purchasing cards (“P-Cards”), travel vouchers, and use of county vehicles, and focused solely on each of the five County Commissioners. The Board has previously directed staff to investigate similar issues, notably P-Cards and travel policies. Staff has been conducting review of existing policies and practices for those issues related to all County employees and County Commissioners and has been developing policy revisions to address identified issues, many of which overlap with those identified by the Clerk. 
 
During that process, staff became aware of the Clerk’s audit, as well as the Clerk’s intent to adopt a new P-Card policy. During a meeting with the Clerk of Court, staff concurred with many of the Clerk’s recommended changes and advised of numerous revisions to be recommended to the Board for adoption that go beyond what the Clerk has proposed. Now that county staff has received and reviewed a copy of the audit and the new policy, the Board will be presented and shall consider revisions to the relevant policies at upcoming Board meetings. 
 
The findings of the Clerk’s audit reveal what the Board has previously identified as a systemic breakdown of policies within the prior administration of the County and an improper reliance on practice over written policy by those responsible for administering these programs. Current staff has echoed these concerns and undertaken wholesale revisions to eliminate these issues and prevent any future occurrences. With the combined efforts of all involved, the Board looks forward to more fully addressing these issues and adopting solutions in the coming weeks.

So Danny's drinking problem was just a public service to disparage the previous county administrator?

So Danny&#039;s drinking problem was just a public service to disparage the previous county administrator?

[QUOTE="Matt J, post: 943207, member: 4760"]
So Danny's drinking problem was just a public service to disparage the previous county administrator?
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What is this about?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">So Danny&#039;s drinking problem was just a public service to disparage the previous county administrator?</blockquote>What is this about?

[QUOTE="Bob Wells, post: 943240, member: 8392"]
What is this about?
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Looks like some of those charges were for alkeehal at hotels.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob Wells">What is this about?</blockquote>Looks like some of those charges were for alkeehal at hotels.

[QUOTE="Matt J, post: 943242, member: 4760"]
Looks like some of those charges were for alkeehal at hotels.
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Oh

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">Looks like some of those charges were for alkeehal at hotels.</blockquote>Oh

Still at it. That's a county golf cart in the parade. I wonder what's on that banner? Sure hope it's not campaign or political material of any kind.

Wonder why District 1 needs a golf cart?
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Still at it. That&#039;s a county golf cart in the parade. I wonder what&#039;s on that banner? Sure hope it&#039;s not campaign or political material of any kind. 
 
Wonder why District 1 needs a golf cart? 
<img src="https://sowal.com/forum/attachments/94879/" alt="IMG_20220707_131850.jpg" />

Professor

Beach Lover

They know they won’t be reprimanded, let alone prosecuted.   Which tells me the rot goes higher up the chain toward Tallahassee.  I wonder if even the state AG would investigate.  I’m honestly asking, I don’t know.

it’s going to take enough registered to vote  “newcomers” in the South End to extract these North End ”this is OUR county” people  from places of power to save SoWal  from becoming one big congealed, congested parking lot.  Or a major credit/cureency/financial collapse (likely).

They know they won’t be reprimanded, let alone prosecuted. Which tells me the rot goes higher up the chain toward Tallahassee. I wonder if even the state AG would investigate. I’m honestly asking, I don’t know. 
 
it’s going to take enough registered to vote “newcomers” in the South End to extract these North End ”this is OUR county” people from places of power to save SoWal from becoming one big congealed, congested parking lot. Or a major credit/cureency/financial collapse (likely).

Nan MacGinnis

Beach Comber

North end, South end, Female Male, Red Blue, are you not sick and tired of all the BS? Talking of South siders (dare I join the fray) I saw a certain 'southerner' on this or another forum described as a local activist (activist, no; actively interfering, yes). Keep the southern Busybody far away from these county investigations. If not, question her (yes, [I]her[/I]) hard for hidden agendas / ulterior motives that meet only her personal interests. Once hands are dirtied it's hard to present them again as clean. Once a cheater..., or so it's said.

North end, South end, Female Male, Red Blue, are you not sick and tired of all the BS? Talking of South siders (dare I join the fray) I saw a certain &#039;southerner&#039; on this or another forum described as a local activist (activist, no; actively interfering, yes). Keep the southern Busybody far away from these county investigations. If not, question her (yes, her) hard for hidden agendas / ulterior motives that meet only her personal interests. Once hands are dirtied it&#039;s hard to present them again as clean. Once a cheater..., or so it&#039;s said.

bob bob

[QUOTE="Nan MacGinnis, post: 943368, member: 37901"]
North end, South end, Female Male, Red Blue, are you not sick and tired of all the BS? Talking of South siders (dare I join the fray) I saw a certain 'southerner' on this or another forum described as a local activist (activist, no; actively interfering, yes). Keep the southern Busybody far away from these county investigations. If not, question her (yes, [I]her[/I]) hard for hidden agendas / ulterior motives that meet only her personal interests. Once hands are dirtied it's hard to present them again as clean. Once a cheater..., or so it's said.
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Please post in English.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Nan MacGinnis">North end, South end, Female Male, Red Blue, are you not sick and tired of all the BS? Talking of South siders (dare I join the fray) I saw a certain &#039;southerner&#039; on this or another forum described as a local activist (activist, no; actively interfering, yes). Keep the southern Busybody far away from these county investigations. If not, question her (yes, her) hard for hidden agendas / ulterior motives that meet only her personal interests. Once hands are dirtied it&#039;s hard to present them again as clean. Once a cheater..., or so it&#039;s said.</blockquote>Please post in English.

[QUOTE="Nan MacGinnis, post: 943368, member: 37901"]
North end, South end, Female Male, Red Blue, are you not sick and tired of all the BS? Talking of South siders (dare I join the fray) I saw a certain 'southerner' on this or another forum described as a local activist (activist, no; actively interfering, yes). Keep the southern Busybody far away from these county investigations. If not, question her (yes, [I]her[/I]) hard for hidden agendas / ulterior motives that meet only her personal interests. Once hands are dirtied it's hard to present them again as clean. Once a cheater..., or so it's said.
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The initials SH?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Nan MacGinnis">North end, South end, Female Male, Red Blue, are you not sick and tired of all the BS? Talking of South siders (dare I join the fray) I saw a certain &#039;southerner&#039; on this or another forum described as a local activist (activist, no; actively interfering, yes). Keep the southern Busybody far away from these county investigations. If not, question her (yes, her) hard for hidden agendas / ulterior motives that meet only her personal interests. Once hands are dirtied it&#039;s hard to present them again as clean. Once a cheater..., or so it&#039;s said.</blockquote> 
The initials SH?

[QUOTE="bob bob, post: 943370, member: 32717"]
Please post in English.
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If you need a post written at a third-grade level, see above.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bob bob">Please post in English.</blockquote>If you need a post written at a third-grade level, see above.

Lake View Too

SoWal Insider

I believe cryptic innuendo is more fun and less chance of scathing rebukes.

[QUOTE="Lake View Too, post: 943392, member: 9756"]
I believe cryptic innuendo is more fun and less chance of scathing rebukes.
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Consider yourself scathed!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Lake View Too">I believe cryptic innuendo is more fun and less chance of scathing rebukes.</blockquote>Consider yourself scathed!

After my initials reaction to these revelations I will say this now that I have let it simmer a few days. 1. If there was money spent outside of what was allowed they should be accountable for it. 2. The Clerk of Court failed in his ELECTED Position and duty to oversee the finances of the County and the procedures in place to ensure documentation. 3. It is obvious by what I saw in the report, except for a few incidences, dates of expenses lined up with what they were supposed to be doing. 4 Lavish spending see #1. I have heard the possible change in how these are done are going to be placed on the Commissioner Aides. Personally I hate this idea, but if it is going that way there should be at a minimum annual documented training with signatures of both the Aide and Commissioner so they are on the exact page. Personally the rules change is just that but it doesn't change that fact that they didn't follow the rules the last time. I have heard RUMOR the States Attorney did review the report, I also heard that they found no criminal intent. For those who want the State to step in, be careful what you ask for. You could be stuck in the most literal of terms by 4 people who you would never vote for but because they are friends of friends and large money donor of politicians you could see somebody like a developer, big business and the like running your Commission at least for 2 years and 1 of them for 4. It is incumbent on those folks to earn our trust. Just a thought.

After my initials reaction to these revelations I will say this now that I have let it simmer a few days. 1. If there was money spent outside of what was allowed they should be accountable for it. 2. The Clerk of Court failed in his ELECTED Position and duty to oversee the finances of the County and the procedures in place to ensure documentation. 3. It is obvious by what I saw in the report, except for a few incidences, dates of expenses lined up with what they were supposed to be doing. 4 Lavish spending see #1. I have heard the possible change in how these are done are going to be placed on the Commissioner Aides. Personally I hate this idea, but if it is going that way there should be at a minimum annual documented training with signatures of both the Aide and Commissioner so they are on the exact page. Personally the rules change is just that but it doesn&#039;t change that fact that they didn&#039;t follow the rules the last time. I have heard RUMOR the States Attorney did review the report, I also heard that they found no criminal intent. For those who want the State to step in, be careful what you ask for. You could be stuck in the most literal of terms by 4 people who you would never vote for but because they are friends of friends and large money donor of politicians you could see somebody like a developer, big business and the like running your Commission at least for 2 years and 1 of them for 4. It is incumbent on those folks to earn our trust. Just a thought.

The big question is what do the receipts say? You can get an old hotel receipt, there's more here than the commissioners are willing to fess up about. Oh to be in Defuniak this morning.

The big question is what do the receipts say? You can get an old hotel receipt, there&#039;s more here than the commissioners are willing to fess up about. Oh to be in Defuniak this morning.

Feels like something that has been allowed for a long time. Free gas, food, hotels, flights.... For poor overworked Commissioners who "deserve" perks for doing work for the people.

Feels like something that has been allowed for a long time. Free gas, food, hotels, flights.... For poor overworked Commissioners who &quot;deserve&quot; perks for doing work for the people.

This is very concerning to me. If they can't follow policy how can they hold others accountable? Where were the folks who wrote the checks for these bills and why was this not being discussed in BCC meetings? Where was the lawyer in this one?

This is very concerning to me. If they can&#039;t follow policy how can they hold others accountable? Where were the folks who wrote the checks for these bills and why was this not being discussed in BCC meetings? Where was the lawyer in this one?

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