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<br />I 'lm <br />I 'FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY <br />,. Although this is not a matter which is of direct importance to the Planning Commission, this <br /> situation highlights the importance of urging closer scrutiny of all organizations (public, pri vate, <br />I nonprofit, and trusts) which do business with the city and the attendant fiscal responsibility all parties <br /> bear. One approach would be to have organizations which do more than $50,000 per annum with the <br />I city be put on an expenditures review cycle. Here again, this sort of system would spread the <br /> responsibility for accountability and, it is expected, would provide taxpayer efficiencies and possible <br /> savings. <br />I Particularly concerning LJVFD, it is suggested that much more detailed budget preparation <br />I be required to avoid lack of knowledge about major capital expense line items (e.g., $17,000+ in this <br /> case) in the future. It is suggested that this is a protective mechanism for service providers, the city <br /> and, ultimately, the taxpayers. <br />I <br />I <br />Ie <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />" <br />I Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting, September 4. 1996, page 17 <br />