Here is what we know today. (Re post of April 1st)
The audit was completed between November and January.
Centerville will be charged approximately $60 per hour for the investigation. We do not know how many hours will be billed.
The audit is currently under review.
Centerville will not be charged for the review process.
The review completion is done in multiple steps.
The audit of Cambridge was not released for nine months.
Link to audit Here
At this time we are waiting for a phone call from the State and have no inside information as to the approximate completion date.
Per Minnesota Statute 6.715
Data that support the conclusions of the report and that the state auditor reasonably believes will result in litigation are protected nonpublic data or confidential data on individuals, until the litigation has been completed or is no longer being actively pursued.
Link to statute Here
Whether the formal proceedings against a Centerville business is related to the audit or simply coincidence is unknown to us at this time.
CENTERSTONE TITLE LLC
Respondent created and controlled sham affiliated business arrangements; and provided other forms of kickbacks to referral partners in exchange for the referral of title insurance business.
Link to findings Here
Thank you to everyone that has supported the State audit. We will continue to do our best to keep you informed of our findings.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Council Members Moving Forward With Finance Director Replacement
While many question the necessity of hiring a new full time replacement, the council will conduct the first round of candidate interviews Saturday, May 9.
“I’m not aware of anything [concerning Meyer’s job performance] that would raise any huge red flags,” Larson told The Citizen. “If he was resourceful enough to generate a few dollars on the side in a consulting business, that’s fine, as long as it didn’t affect his job here.”
Full Story Here
Mr. Larson was the supervisor of our last finance director and as such, isn't he obligated to investigate all information available? Maybe Centerville can survive with only a part-time director or hire a consulting firm on an hourly basis.
"City Administrator Dallas Larson and Mayor Mary Capra confirmed that Meyer concurrently completed work for other cities, but Larson said none of the work Meyer did outside of Centerville presented a conflict."
Read More About Work With Other Cities Here
"Capra said Meyer was a good employee who brought in more than $3 million in grant funds for the city, and that resident inquiries into Meyer’s personal file are costing the city tax dollars because of attorney fees."
Full Story Here
What Capra does not mention is how much money Centerville must spend in matching funds for these grant dollars. She also does not state why the City is spending money for attorney fees in this matter. Why not allow the residents to view the personal file (attendance records) of a former or current City employee that is known to work with other cities?
"Larson said the blog has “nothing good to say about Centerville, ever.” (Link Above)
The City officials have always been encouraged to contact the blog regarding information they consider incorrect.
“I’m not aware of anything [concerning Meyer’s job performance] that would raise any huge red flags,” Larson told The Citizen. “If he was resourceful enough to generate a few dollars on the side in a consulting business, that’s fine, as long as it didn’t affect his job here.”
Full Story Here
Mr. Larson was the supervisor of our last finance director and as such, isn't he obligated to investigate all information available? Maybe Centerville can survive with only a part-time director or hire a consulting firm on an hourly basis.
"City Administrator Dallas Larson and Mayor Mary Capra confirmed that Meyer concurrently completed work for other cities, but Larson said none of the work Meyer did outside of Centerville presented a conflict."
Read More About Work With Other Cities Here
"Capra said Meyer was a good employee who brought in more than $3 million in grant funds for the city, and that resident inquiries into Meyer’s personal file are costing the city tax dollars because of attorney fees."
Full Story Here
What Capra does not mention is how much money Centerville must spend in matching funds for these grant dollars. She also does not state why the City is spending money for attorney fees in this matter. Why not allow the residents to view the personal file (attendance records) of a former or current City employee that is known to work with other cities?
"Larson said the blog has “nothing good to say about Centerville, ever.” (Link Above)
The City officials have always been encouraged to contact the blog regarding information they consider incorrect.
How Does Centerville Compare With Other Cities?
Comparing Property Taxes on Average Value Homes in 117 Metropolitan Communities, 2007-2008
The link shows how well our City officials have been managing your money. The nearby City of Columbus with similar population ranked 94 while Centerville remained at number 3.
Bear in mind that since the chart was created, our officials have been busy with:
Monday, January 5, 2009 9:21 AM Your blog states that the city water charge of $84 will apply to all residents. The charge at $80 is already on the bill of the majority of residents (all who are connected to city water) and for them only the 5% increase will apply. This fee will be new to those that are not connected
to city water, but receive benefits due to the fire insurance rating.
Dallas Larson, Administrator
City of Centerville
651-429-3232
The link shows how well our City officials have been managing your money. The nearby City of Columbus with similar population ranked 94 while Centerville remained at number 3.
Bear in mind that since the chart was created, our officials have been busy with:
Increasing Centerville taxes by 6.6%Read confirmation email from the City Administrator below.
(The highest allowable by law)
Imposing 4+ million dollar street improvement assessments.
(Still no dedicated road fund)
Chasing a downtown dream and placing bets.
(Approving hundreds of thousands in engineering fees)
Link Here
Link Here
Creating a"Fire Protection Fee" for those without City water.
(Not considered a new tax)
to city water, but receive benefits due to the fire insurance rating.
Dallas Larson, Administrator
City of Centerville
651-429-3232
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