Broward Inspector General finds senior center in Sunrise falsified billings to #Broward County
Broward Inspector General John W. Scott announced today that the Broward Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued a report finding that the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center (Cantor) of Sunrise, Florida engaged in a pattern of submitting inflated billings to Broward County which falsely characterized Paratransit transportation services provided by Cantor. Specifically, we [...]
Gov. Scott’s comments on resignation of #Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott today made the following statement at a media availability, following the resignation of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll: “Local, state and federal law enforcement officials just held a press conference in Orlando, announcing that 57 individuals were charged with illegal activity linked to a $300 million conspiracy orchestrated by Allied Veterans [...]
Ethics Investigation of #Margate commissioner reveals Gross Incompetence
He signed an agreement stating the card wasn’t for personal use. He was told numerous times by top City executives over a span of three and half years to stop making personal purchases with his city-issued credit card. Each time, they stated, Margate Commissioner David McLean said he was sorry – or used it by accident – [...]
Secretary of State Ken Detzner’s Recommendations for Increased Accessibility & Efficiency in Florida Elections
Following the 2012 General Election, Governor Rick Scott tasked Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner with making recommendations to increase the accessibility and efficiency in Florida Elections. In response to this task and in an effort to make the most beneficial, comprehensive and educated recommendations, Secretary Detzner and a team of Department of State employees [...]
Website: Many Broward Officials Face Fines For Failing To Disclose Finances
By Buddy Nevins, BrowardBeat.com - Dozens of Broward public officials have failed to file their 2011 financial disclosure forms and face fines, according to a non-profit research group. The Florida Commission on Ethics and county supervisor of elections offices have already sent warnings to late filers which cost state taxpayers more than $20,000, according to the [...]
UPDATE: Hallandale Commissioners Agree to be Questioned About Business Deals and Handling of Tax Dollars
By William Gjebre, BrowardBulldog.org - The Broward Inspector General’s probe of Hallandale Beach financial management practices has reached a critical stage: the questioning of the five members of the city commission this week. The interviews got off to a false start on Friday, when Mayor Joy Cooper was to have been questioned by investigators. Cooper said [...]
Ex-Teacher’s Union Boss Santeramo Charged With Stealing $165,000!
BrowardBeat.com/BUDDY NEVINS Here is the news that has been expected for months. Disgraced former teacher’s union boss Pat Santeramo faces jail! He is charged with, among other things, stealing $165,000 from the union. Wow. The money was part of a massive kickback scheme. Contractors did work for the BTU and paid Santeramo under the table. Read more>>> [...]
UPDATE Broward IG questions former Hallandale commissioner
UPDATED STORY BrowardBulldog.org: A former Hallandale Beach commissioner said he voluntarily met with Broward Inspector General investigators Monday who questioned him about the city’s embattled Community Redevelopment Agency, its purchase of property once owned by a group headed by Vice Mayor Anthony Sanders and a city loan to a local newspaper. The former commissioner, William “Bill” [...]
Advertised Gas Prices Scrutinized by Broward County Commission
If you’ve noticed that advertised gas prices often differ from those that are actually at the pump, you’re not alone. Gas prices posted on gas station signs often advertise the lower price charged when customers are paying cash as opposed to a credit card. If you pay with a credit or debit card, you’re being [...]
Marine Sgt squares off with NYPD to protect civilians
We send thank you to USMC Sgt. Shamar Thomas for upholding his oath to defend the US from all enemies, both foreign and domestic, when no one else would. Sometimes doing the right thing, means doing it alone.
