As the Big Lie unravels, the PA GOP looks pretty bad
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
We might just be at a tipping point when it comes to The Big Lie.
Never mind the facts that Donald Trump lost the national race by somewhere around seven million votes and lost a solid margin in the Electoral College. And forget for a second, that Trump lost Pennsylvania to Joe Biden by about 80,000 votes in an election that has had multiple checks...
Mastriano’s ‘fraudit’ attempt is nothing more than an expensive embarrassment
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
State Sen. Doug Mastriano is a lot of things.
An honest elected official trying to protect the vote is not one of them, however.
As proven by his stunt this week to “audit” three counties, Tioga, York and Philadelphia Mastriano is trying to claim there was some sort of voter fraud in 2020 that caused Joe Biden to win Pennsylvania in the presidential...
Barrar rips DePasquale over VA audit report
A local State Representative is taking state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to task over his audit of care for the commonwealth’s military veterans.
DePasquale’s office audited the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and cited various issues with waiting lists, admissions and other issues preventing Pennsylvania’s veterans from getting the medical care they need.
County to seek audit of 911 fee payment by telcos
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners introduced a resolution at this week’s Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting, that authorizes the law firm of Dilworth Paxson LLP, and the telecommunications auditing firm, Phone Recovery Services LLC to undertake a legal review and forensic audit, to determine if telephone companies providing service in Chester County have failed to bill,...
Chesco audit department wins commendation
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Internal Audit Department, under the leadership of County Controller Norman MacQueen, has received a commendation from the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) for its operations undertaken from January 2012 to December 2014. The department is one of only five audit departments among Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to meet these prestigious standards,...
Kennett Twp. discusses conduct policy, task forces
Dialogue regarding new meeting conduct policies and the proposed task forces in the Township reveals divisions between supervisors
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Chairman Michael Elling presented two tentative proposals pertaining to meeting conduct and citizen task forces Monday night.
KENNETT — Following the raucousness of an emotional citizenry during last month’s...
Do-over: Kennett Twp. will redo controversial 2009-10 audits
Under intense pressure by residents, supervisors agree to a re-audit of the township’s questioned 2009-2010 fiscal records
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Kennett Township Supervisors Robert Hammaker (left) and Michael Elling answer quesrions from residents about the 2009 and 2010 township audit, Monday night. Supervisors, under some public pressure, agreed to authorize a...
‘Ghost’ auditor still haunts Kennett
Old financial questions still remain unanswered in the township, prolonging the debate
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT—It started months ago with the release of the township’s 2009-2010 audit. It escalated when questions were raised concerning the authenticity of the audit. Finally, it grew into a wildfire when—after months of petitioning and citizen inquiries...
Stevens sworn in as Kennett Township supervisor
Scudder Stevens becomes the first Democrat to earn a seat on the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
New Kennett Township Supervisor Scudder Stevens takes the oath of office Tuesday night.
KENNETT — In front of a packed crowd including residents, committee heads, police and fire officials, and the township government, newly elected Kennett...
Kennett supervisors, public wrangle over Right to Know dispute
Monday evening’s Board of Supervisors meeting saw fire from residents over lack of answers regarding audit
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors reacts to public complaints about financial records during Monday night's board meeting. From left, Robert Hammaker, Michael Elling and Allan Falcoff.
KENNETT — Most fires start as small...
