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Tag: Bob Cassidy

Auditor Talk

Posted on 26 Apr 201826 Apr 2018 by admin Posted in Letter Tagged Bob Cassidy, Eugene Weekly

In the April 26, 2018, issue of the Eugene Weekly, Eugene resident Bob Cassidy writes in a letter:

The president of the League of Women Voters claims that the city already has an auditor. And that is true. But that is a financial auditor. And it is required of a city to have one. The numbers balance, and money is spent legally. …

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City has only a financial auditor

Posted on 18 Apr 201817 Apr 2018 by admin Posted in Letter Tagged Bob Cassidy, Register-Guard

In the April 18, 2018, issue of the Register-Guard, Eugene resident Bob Cassidy writes in a letter:

The president of the League of Woman Voters claims in an April 14 letter that the city of Eugene already has an auditor. And that’s true, but that’s a financial auditor. And it’s required of a city to have one. The numbers balance, and money is spent legally. …

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Brown right, Eugene needs auditor

Posted on 27 Feb 201828 Feb 2018 by admin Posted in Letter Tagged Bob Cassidy, Register-Guard

In the February 27, 2018, issue of the Register-Guard, Eugene resident Bob Cassidy writes in a letter:

George Brown, former Eugene city councilor, said it right (“Need full-time council and auditor,” Feb. 21). He has also said that the elected performance auditor can be an asset to the city manager and council. It can help them do their job better —which is the main purpose of the auditor. …

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Follow the Money

Posted on 6 Jul 201731 Jul 2017 by admin Posted in Letter Tagged Bob Cassidy, Eugene Weekly

In the July 6, 2017, issue of the Eugene Weekly, Eugene resident Bob Cassidy writes in a letter:

We are getting wonderful news about the proposed civic performance auditor. The proposed initiative plans have undoubtedly caused this. …

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Eugene City Council

On Monday, February 12th, 2018, at 7:30 pm, the Eugene City Council voted 5-2 (Clark & Taylor opposed, Semple absent) for Resolution No. 5219 to refer the Citizens for Sensible Oversight proposal for an independent performance auditor to voters on the May 2018 ballot.

On Wednesday, January 24th, 2018, at noon, the Eugene City Council held a fifth work session on the issue of a city auditor:

  • Agenda & materials
  • Webcast

On Monday, January 22nd, 2018, at 7:30 pm, the Eugene City Council held a public forum, at which many spoke on the issue of a city auditor:

  • Agenda & materials
  • Webcast

On Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at noon, the Eugene City Council held a fourth work session on the issue of a city auditor:

  • Agenda & materials
  • Webcast

On Wednesday, January 10th, 2018, at noon, the Eugene City Council held a third work session on the issue of a city auditor:

  • Agenda & materials
  • Webcast

On Monday, January 8th, 2018, at 7:30 pm, the Eugene City Council held a public forum, at which many spoke on the issue of a city auditor:

  • Agenda & materials
  • Webcast

On Monday, December 11th, 2017, 5:30–7:00 pm, the Eugene City Council held a second work session on the issue of a city auditor:

  • Agenda & materials
  • Webcast

On Monday, November 20th, 2017, 5:30–7:00 pm, the Eugene City Council held a first work session on the issue of a city auditor:

  • Agenda & materials
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Study Group

The Eugene Performance Auditor Study Group has completed it work and submitted its findings to Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis, the Eugene City Council, and the community:

  • Cover letter
  • Matrix summarizing 12 auditors
  • Detailed profiles of 12 auditors

About This Site

This site is intended to support community efforts to explore having a performance auditor for the City of Eugene.

In particular, this site includes information on the Eugene Performance Auditor Study Group convened by Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis to look at the pros and cons of different ways to establish a performance auditor.

For information about Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis, her blog, and her monthly dashboard of city efforts, please visit her official page.

For information about the upcoming May 2018 election, please see information for the Eugene City Recorder.

For information about the Citizens for Sensible Oversight (CSO) alternative please visit CitizensForSensibleOversight.org.

For information about the ballot initiative Measure 20-283 by chief petitioners Bonny Bettman McCornack, David Monk and George Brown, please visit CityAccountability.org.

For information about Check and Balances, the nonprofit Bonny Bettman McCornack, David Monk, Paul Nicholson and Wayne Lottinville established “to engage in research, outreach, and education to help guide policy and financial decision making by our community and its elected and non-elected leadership,” please visit Checks-Balances.org.

Recent News & Views

  • Grow Up 26 Jul 2018
  • Shame on Eugene 26 Jul 2018
  • Vote against auditor measure was blow against democracy 17 Jul 2018
  • The city auditor story in Eugene is a tale of power, personalities and probably fear 12 Jul 2018
  • Revised Elected Auditor Measure Fails with City Council: City Council voted ‘no’ on a revised elected auditor measure for November’s ballot 10 Jul 2018

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