That’s the question that astute members of the McHenry County Board have noticed is hidden deep in the agenda at tonight’s meeting. Look at agenda item 19.1.a on page 356 of the agenda packet. Below is the relevant part of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Purchasing
For decades local governments have been allowed to purchase items State government has negotiated or bid a price on. A bill signed today, with State Senator Pam Althoff having played a part in its enactment, goes further. A press release … Continue reading
There was a tie vote at the last meeting of the McHenry County Board. It was whether to “buy now, get approval later, ask forgiveness” vote, to put it in the words of Huntley Board member Jim Kearns. Should the … Continue reading
You can read the last substantive item on the Tuesday McHenry County Agenda below: Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Used 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck Nunc Pro Tunc for the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency in FY2016. There are … Continue reading
Here’s what happened in Winnebago County when the County Board didn’t keep close enough watch on its Purchasing Agent: Former Winnebago County Purchasing Director Sally Claassen Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $400,000 ROCKFORD — … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Signs Executive Order to Ensure Equal Opportunities for All Illinois Businesses Executive Order 2016-08 offers reforms to address disparity among minority, women and persons with disabilities owned businesses that utilize state contracts … Continue reading
A message from McHenry Grade School Board member Eric Sivertsen: On Tuesday night at 7:15 District 15 will be holding a public hearing at the district office on Green St. The plan is to transfer $6.5 million from the Transportation … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim: REVENUE UP, EXPENDITURES DOWN, SHERIFF PRIM REPORTS More is being accomplished with less in the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Bill Prim announced Tuesday in a report to the public after … Continue reading
Winnebago County (think Rockford area), which now has fewer people than McHenry County (288,542 to 307,283) has a major county government scandal. It has reached the top of Winnebago County government, resulting in the resignation of its Board Chairman, Scott … Continue reading
First it was Matt Sorensen, the Republican County Board Chairman of McLean County who was indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He resigned from that top job in the Blooming-Normal county. Now the Republican County Chairman of Winnebago County, Scott … Continue reading
Here’s a bill sponsored by Lake County’s State Senator Terry Link that, if enacted, will probably lead to a scandal or two: Senate Bill 374 Amends the Township Code. Provides that any purchase of equipment by a township from a … Continue reading
Tuesday the McHenry County Board is scheduled to pass a new purchasing ordinance. The issue caught my attention when I heard that lots and lots of stuff was being bought without purchase orders. So, I filed a Freedom of Information … Continue reading
Reprinted with the permission of For the Good of Illinois. The person who called my attention to this says it is the best charity for McHenry County residents. FACT: The Quinn administration has targeted state employees and managers inside his … Continue reading
The University of Illinois has had special protection for decade. Because I used to be Manager of Employee Benefits for the Department of Central Management Services, I know that the General Assembly exempted its campus housing from paying even a … Continue reading
The State of Illinois allows local governments to purchase things state government buys at the same price the state pays. So, local governments, in many instances, can find a cheaper price using the bulk buying power of Illinois largest employer … Continue reading
State law was changed to allow it, so that makes it good judgment, I guess. Before Thursday night’s action, the McHenry County College Board required prior approval for all purchases over $5,000. Trust, what a wonderful human characteristic. Checks and … Continue reading
Thursday night the school board considered an “Internal Controls Report” prepared by Talbert. Perhaps it should have been titled, “Lack of Internal Controls Report.” The board packet for Thursday night meeting contains over 600 pages of information. If any of … Continue reading
Thursday night the school board considered an “Internal Controls Report” prepared by Talbert. Perhaps it should have been titled, “Lack of Internal Controls Report.” The board packet for Thursday night meeting contains over 600 pages of information. If any of … Continue reading