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FOIA and Structure
Ahead of the Finance/Audit Committee dissolution vote, I used the postponement window to compile targeted public records, agenda timelines, and financial signal reports—replacing speculation with documentation and showing what disciplined, modular FOIA work actually looks like in practice. Read More
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Beyond The AS/400: ERP
During the January 20, 2026 ERP modernization discussion, I supported replacing the AS400 financial system while urging finalized scope clarity — particularly regarding Treasurer inclusion, FOIA responsiveness as a defined use case, and oversight reporting tools before releasing the RFP. Read More
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Puzzles and Photocopies: Challenging “Unreadable” Financial Reports
While I thanked the Board for finally addressing Senior Center flooring, I raised alarms over “unreadable” financial reports featuring scanned physical cash and fragmented tables. The Board agreed the format was a “puzzle” and committed to reform at the December Finance meeting. Read More
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The Audit Delay, What I’ve Observed – and Why It Matters
Royal Examiner: In this opinion piece, I analyze Warren County’s FY2024 audit delay as a resident observer, outlining compliance risks, staffing and vendor breakdowns, and governance challenges—arguing that early, concrete transparency is essential to protect budgets, credibility, and public trust. Read More
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Repealing the Code? Challenging the County Library Board’s Legal Pivot
I exposed a significant omission in the Warren County Library Board’s official minutes: a missing motion to bypass County Code 39 in favor of state PPEA laws—a move that fundamentally changes how public bids are shielded from FOIA requests. Read More
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Chasing Transparency: Missing Minutes and Failing Floors
I challenged the Board on the lack of Finance Committee transparency and physical neglect at the Senior Center. While Supervisor Cullers later reported progress on the flooring issues I highlighted, the digital record remains stalled, with minutes missing since April. Read More
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Let There Be Light: Small Wins and Big Questions in Warren County
Following my July request for “more light,” I returned to the Board in September to find the lamp fixed—but the transparency still dim. I challenged the Board on missing minutes, un-synced calendars, and the lack of accessible financial reports. Read More
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The Audit That Never Arrives, and the Meeting That Wasn’t
Royal Examiner: In this opinion piece, I detail repeated FOIA and public-notice failures by the Warren County Finance/Audit Committee, citing missing records, canceled meetings, and procedural inconsistencies—arguing that centralized oversight and modernized record-keeping are essential to restore transparency and public trust. Read More