Candidates’ Opinions Differ On Abolishing the Auditor Monday was the last day interested persons could email their resume and cover letter to County Board Chairman Jack Franks for a chance at filling the Auditor position. CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner … Continue reading
Category Archives: McHenry County Auditor
From McHenry County Board candidate Ersel Schuster: Auditor’s Position in McHenry County Board Chairman’s Crosshairs Is it my imagination; or, have you also noticed the number of irresponsible, inappropriate actions of our county board since the first chairman was elected … Continue reading
In January of 2017, McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan presented County Auditor Pam Palmer with bills for fleece jackets. Palmer refused to pay them. The bills, totaling $663.20 from Marengo’s Hyperstitch, Inc., are below: Here’s is Palmer’s explanation of what … Continue reading
Former Board Member Ersel Schuster and Republican candidate for County Board District 6 felt the need to defend Pam Palmer after attacks made by commenters on this blog. Ersel Schuster’s commentary can be read below: Responding to The Un-Hinged Among … Continue reading
In the boxes of McHenry County Board members before last night’s meeting was a letter from County Auditor Pam Palmer announcing her retirement. You can read it below: She has selected January 5th to leave office. My understanding of the … Continue reading
Since the subject of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pensions will be discussed at tomorrow night’s McHenry County Board meeting, I think folks might be interested in seeing which ones are currently participating in pension program. They follow: Not on the … Continue reading
Appearing apparently from the head of McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is a resolution for next Wednesday’s Human Resources Committee that would end pensions for all countywide officials. Franks certainly wants citizens to think that he led, whether he … Continue reading
Campaign Disclosure Reports are not due to the State Board of Elections until midnight April 15th–Friday night. But, having just finished my quarterly torture, I started looking for reports from other local committees. Jack Franks, now running for only one … Continue reading
In honor of the anniversary of my father’s 100 birth year, I continue this series about his life: In 1963, my mother and I attended the Illinois Crime Commission’s summer hearings held in the old county board room at what … Continue reading
Two days ago, McHenry County Blog reported on the shredding of ten tons of paper by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department during the tail end of Keith Nygren’s term. More details are contained in the following internal following audit findings … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County: McHenry County Receives Two Financial Reporting Awards McHenry County has been recognized with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award is for the County’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for … Continue reading
McHenry County Auditor Pam Palmer is running for re-election. So far, no Republican Primary Election opponent has surfaced. During the last quarter she raised no money and spent $451. She has loans from herself outstanding amounting to $1,665. In the bank … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Auditor Pam Palmer: Pam Palmer Announces Candidacy for Re-Election I am pleased to announce my intent to run for re-election as McHenry County Auditor. After previously spending 20 years in financial operations within the banking … Continue reading
The McHenry County Board will set salaries for all the countywide officials up for election this fall except the State’s Attorney. $104,750 is what the following will be paid each year of their term: County Auditor Circuit Clerk Coroner Recorder … Continue reading
The Human Services Committee has the setting of salaries on the agenda of its next meeting. The most important line on the memo accompanying the resolution follows: Impact on Budget (Revenue; Expenses, Fringe Benefits): None That means the following will … Continue reading
Wednesday McHenry County Blog ran a piece entitled, “Should Misdeeds Uncovered by Internal Audits Be Made Public?” There has apparently been double billing for providing dental care to Veterans. Both the Veterans department and the County Health Department have been … Continue reading
McHenry County Auditor Pam Palmer is again hesitant to share misdeeds of others with the public. The first time around it was an audit of the Nunda Township Senior Bus program. I had to ask Nunda Township for a copy … Continue reading
McHenry County Auditor Pam Palmer has followed in the footsteps of other local governments and put county check payments on the internet. You can find them here listed as “Payment Information.” There are forty-seven pages for November. Payments are listed in … Continue reading
Just one day after three new McHenry County countywide elected officials will be sworn in, Auditor Pam Palmer is holding at $40 fundraiser at d’Andrea’s in Crystal Lake. The Christmas-themed event will be held Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30. Canned … Continue reading
At the request of Deputy County Administrator John Labjai (now retired), McHenry County Auditor Pam Palmer performed an audit on Nunda Township’s senior bus program. It was financed with a grant administered by McHenry County. Federal and state money was … Continue reading