Pamela Davis Ditches Deerfield Beach Housing Authority for Gainesville's Agency
December 15, 2011

Less than three months after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of the Inspector General came to Deerfield Beach to look into its housing authority, its executive director is moving north.

Dissecting The Programme Forensically
December 11, 2011

The national outcry after the auditor general's report on the management of the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP) has culminated in Prime Minister Andrew Holness' decision to conduct a forensic audit.

The Lauderdale Lakes CRA is in trouble
November 17, 2011

In April of 2011, New York City based forensic accounting firm Kessler International was retained by the City of Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) to “ascertain the accuracy and accountability of all elements of management, deposits, disbursements, transfers and recordkeeping relative to CRA financial resources.”

With Accounts Still Frozen, MF Global Clients Look for Answers
November 11, 2011

The extent of the damage is far from clear nearly two weeks after the bankruptcy filing of MF Global, the stock and commodities broker formerly led by ex-New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine.

Five ex-Deerfield Beach leaders to face state ethics hearing
November 2, 2011

The former commissioners are accused of asking for free festival tickets and parking passes, which they handed out as political favors.

Former Deerfield Commissioners Win a Trip to a Florida Ethics Commission Hearing
October 31, 2011

After an audit of Deerfield Beach festivals declaring that three then-city commissioners secured scores of tickets to the city's mango festival "to garner political support" -- and the ensuing complaints filed by city activist Chaz Stevens -- those three former commissioners earned a trip to Tallahassee for a probable-cause hearing before the Florida Ethics Commission.

FBI, county join forces to probe Victorville
October 31, 2011

VICTORVILLE • Though Victorville wasn’t mentioned in the San Bernardino County Grand Jury’s 2011 report, that doesn’t mean the citizen group’s two-year probe into corruption allegations turned up nothing, according to a source close to the investigation.

Cosmo sentenced to 25 years in LI Ponzi scheme
October 14, 2011

Long Island Ponzi scheme artist Nicholas Cosmo was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to pay $179 million in restitution by a federal judge Friday.

Understanding meeting law
October 6, 2011

JORDAN — The Jordan-Elbridge school board and 30 members of the public, including two members of the Auburn school board, got a myth-busting lesson in open government Wednesday.

Audit Finds CRA Funds Misused
October 5, 2011

LAUDERDALE LAKES – An audit of Lauderdale Lakes’ operations has revealed that the city improperly transferred $1.7 million in redevelopment funds from its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to its general operating fund and used the money to pay the Broward Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.

Lauderdale Lakes has until today at 5 p.m. to fall on mercy of the state
September 30, 2011

The city of Lauderdale Lakes has until the end of the business day today to declare a state of financial emergency and ask the state to appoint an oversight board to take over.

Unanimous Austin council says treatment plant won't be stopped
September 21, 2011

A unanimous Austin City Council announced Wednesday that construction will not be stopped on a $508 million water treatment plant being built near Lake Travis after all.

Water plant critics raise questions about firm calculating cost of delaying construction
August 17, 2011

As early as today , the Austin Water Utility could issue a report concluding that the city will lose tens or hundreds of millions of dollars if it halts construction on a $500 million-plus water treatment plant.

New Jordan-Elbridge superintendent gets an earful
July 12, 2011

JORDAN — Jordan-Elbridge’s new superintendent James Froio’s first public listening session, held Monday at the Jordan-Elbridge Community Center, was over in less than an hour and drew about 50 residents.

New Jordan-Elbridge school superintendent listens as residents voice concerns about trust, openness
July 11, 2011

Jordan, NY - One mother asked Jordan-Elbridge’s new school superintendent Monday night what he was going to do to boost teacher morale and improve school pride.

FBI investigating Jordan-Elbridge school district
July 8, 2011

The Jordan-Elbridge Central School District said Thursday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting a criminal investigation into district operations.

U.S. Rep. Allen West seeks investigation into Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
July 6, 2011

Congressman Allen West has requested an investigation of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Victorville not blasted or cleared by grand jury
June 30, 2011

Sources indicate an investigation is ongoing

Deerfield Beach mayor seeks ouster of entire housing authority board
June 27, 2011

DEERFIELD BEACH — Mayor Peggy Noland has declared war on the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority, saying she wants to remove the authority's entire board of commissioners from office.

Cape utilities audit may be expanded to include water plant
June 22, 2011

An audit of three past utility service extension projects may be expanded to include the north Cape Coral water production plant.

Execs at Placer County investment firm arrested in fraud case
May 27, 2011

Three executives of a Placer County investment and loan brokerage were arrested this week on 40 felony counts, including securities fraud, conspiracy and grand theft in several alleged schemes to defraud investors and customers.

Cruzado contra la corrupción
May 14, 2011

Le encantan los chismes y adora la atención. El activista y bloguero Chaz Stevens persigue incesantemente a los corruptos.

Kessler International takes top forensic award
May 6, 2011

Port Jefferson Station-based investigations firm Kessler International was named the 2011 Forensic Accounting Firm of the Year by ACQ magazine.

Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 04-21-11
April 21, 2011

After already acknowledging their city is broke, Lauderdale Lakes city commissioners are admitting $1.7 million is missing from the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funds.

Deerfield Beach Commissioner Sylvia Poitier surrenders, faces 5 misconduct charges
April 13, 2011

The longtime city and county commissioner was booked at Broward County’s main jail Wednesday on charges she falsified public documents.

Deerfield Beach commissioner Sylvia Poitier agrees to surrender Wednesday on corruption charges
April 12, 2011

Deerfield Beach Commissioner Sylvia Poitier has agreed to surrender at the Broward County Jail Wednesday to be arrested and booked on charges of falsifying official records, Broward Bulldog has learned.

Deerfield commissioner Sylvia Poitier facing corruption charges
April 12, 2011

DEERFIELD BEACH – Another South Florida politician is being charged with public corruption. This time it is Deerfield Beach City Commissioner Sylvia Poitier, the target of a criminal investigation for several years related to her business dealings and her votes to award city grants to organizations that were close to her.

Allegations, Accusations and Denials - MWH and its Customers in New Orleans, Cape Coral, Los Osos, and Morro Bay
April 2, 2011

When New Orleans Inspector General Edouard Quatrevaux issued his report, "Review of City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract With MWH Americas, Inc. For Infrastructure Project Management," Los Osos and Morro Bay activists were intrigued.

Cape council votes to audit utility expansion projects
March 28, 2011

Cape Coral will spend up to $200,000 to audit three utility expansion projects for any procedural or legal problems, the City Council decided Monday.

Council OKs audits for utility expansion project
March 28, 2011

Cape Coral City Council approved a not to exceed amount of $200,000 for construction and forensic audits of SE 1, SW 4 and SW 5 of the city's utilities expansion project.

MWH president responds to remarks, defends reputation
March 14, 2011

MWH President Joseph Adams responded to recent comments by Mayor John Sullivan on Monday, defending the company as the city's utilities contractor and its reputation.

Legal Department: RFP not required for construction, forensic audits
March 7, 2011

Cape Coral City Council can hire a firm or firms to conduct a construction and forensic audit without going through the "request for proposal" process, according to a legal opinion issued by the city attorney's office.

Former Pompano Beach employee fights his firing
January 30, 2011

POMPANO BEACH - A former employee challenging his firing from the city's troubled Office of Housing and Urban Improvement is finding himself being blamed for many of the problems that have surfaced in the department.

Grand jury continues interviews with city officials
January 29, 2011

VICTORVILLE • Two more city officials will be questioned by the grand jury this week, as the county’s citizen investigative group continues its nearly two-year investigation into Victorville’s finances and government practices.

Cape Coral sues utilities contractor
January 11, 2011

1:55 P.M. — MWH has released the following state ment regarding the city of Cape Coral's lawsuit to obtain records of utility projects the company managed for the city.

Plaintiff Wins Bid to Bar Hard Drive From Discovery
January 6, 2011

A state judge has ruled that the maker and distributor of surgical equipment cannot copy the hard drive of a Long Island man's personal computer to determine if the man and his now-deceased wife reviewed the company's website prior to the use of their product in her fatal back surgery.