Townships are supposed to file an audit of each year's financial records with the Comptroller within six months of the end of each fiscal year. A Comptroller's spokesman confirmed Monday that Moore has filed audits for 2008-9, 2009-10 and 2010-11. However the 9-10 audit hasn't been accepted by the Grafton Board and the 10-11 one isn't finished yet. Indeed, CPA Paul Thermen has said in FEN interviews that the ethics of his profession don't allow him to complete the 10-11 audit until Grafton pays him for the 9-10 job. Trustees have refused to do that until Thermen appears before them to explain what they consider to be possible discrepancies. They'd said that all year but Thermen has yet to meet with them.
Illinois statutes allow a township to send along "any comment or explanation that it wishes to make concerning the (annual) report" and Comptroller Media Affairs Manager Mike Dropka said Grafton Township's audits included a lot. Moore told FEN Monday she filed the disputed and incomplete audits with the Comptroller because, "They called me and asked me to send it to them. They said send in what we have. When the State tells me to do something, I'm going to do it."
Waitzman is, just as his announcement said, a Certified Public Account. However, in Illinois CPA's come in two flavors, licensed and registered. A check of Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation records shows Waitzman used to be a licensed CPA but now he's a registered one. The difference, according to spokeswoman Sue Hofer, is that even though the letters after the name are the same, Illinois registered CPA's can't conduct official financial audits the way licensed ones can.
Waitzman told FEN Friday that's exactly why he isn't a licensed CPA. "I don't need it because I'm not doing it," said the Algonquin attorney. Waitzman said he could be a licensed CPA if he wanted to, it just costs too much. "I used to teach accounting," at Northeastern Illinois University Waitzman explained.
In the pic: Grafton Supervisor candidate Marty Waitzman first complained about Grafton Township's audit dispute between Supervisor Linda Moore and the rest of the Board at this year's Annual Township Meeting.
21 comments:
May the good Lord help anyone who wants the supervisor job. It will take 4 years to clean up what Linda messed up.
What dates did she file 08,09,10 audits?
Why doesn't Moore talk about why Road Commissioner and the Township Assessor are suing her along with why members of her family is suing her? Why she sued the trustee's? why most everyone in the township hates her? Why when the voters in an electors meeting tell her what to do and she refuses? Why she can't work with others in a collaborative manner?
Typical Moore CYA regarding the audits. Now she can walk around and tell half-baked truths about how they are indeed filed with the state. You watch -- she'll conveniently omit the details about how they are not official, the CPA won't stand behind it, etc. Strap on the seatbelt and wait for the half truths to start flowing from Camp Moore.
Linda Moore does as she pleases and says lies. She messes around with other peoples insurance, paychecks and continues to be a sadistic bully.Look up sociopath, that is her. No MOORE !
I see Pam Fender has entered the race. SHE IS THE ONE!She is honest,strong ,professional and knows the job. And she has given so much to Huntley!No more lawyers! Pam can straighten things out and get Grafton back on the right track!
Pam Fender is too close with the Trustees. No thanks -- they all gotta go.
The trustees are victims just like the public, her family and the in-laws. I can assure you that if you really knew Linda Moore you would understand what crazy is about and how difficult it is for a normal person to work with her.The trustees are trying to get the job done but Linda Moore is constantly throwing hurdles and untruths outthere 4 isshh. You need to listen to what they have said and what Pam Fender has said.
The trustees are as much to blame as Linda for the state of affairs in the township.
To FEN
From Marty Waitzman
I stand by the information in Press Release which announced my candidacy. There was no "sin of omission". I am in fact a CPA.
The implication that I somehow misrepresented my credentials is at best, curious. I will be glad to expound on the summary of my bachground provided in my press release to whomever wishes to explore this further.
I understand the documentation provided to FEN, which included the Illinois Statute governing the accounting profession, can be very confusing to some people. I assume that is the reason for the erroneously alleged "sin of omission".
Respectfully submitted.
Marty
He's already playing games like Linda? No thanks
Nobody is playing games, according to the State of Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation a person is allowed to use CPA after their name if they are registered as such.
I'm glad FEN is fact checking. We now know the difference between and RCPA and a LCPA. We also know the difference between an approved audit being filed and unapproved audits being filed.
Careful when dealing with attorneys folks!!
Strange he left that little tidbit out. Good job FEN. I know somebody else who leaves things out when convienient to them...Linda! No thanks, he's already playing moore games. The last thing we need is another attorney.
Has anyone even taken the time to talk to Marty? Do you even know him at all? Do you know what he would like to do for the township? I would think you should try that before making accusations. Just because he is a lawyer doe snot make him a bad person. I know there has been a lot of lawyer stuff with the township, but, at least he is someone who really knows law and will know who to call or research problems before just acting on them. As far as the CPA he is a CPA. He does not do audits which is why he is not a licensed one. That does not mean he does not know how to keep books. (unlike Moore who has no clue) Just meet and talk with him and you will see.
Another lawyer? For real?
I totally understand the frustration with the legal fees flushed down the toilet in the Township. I'm a taxpayer too.
These "...not another lawyer" type comments sound the same as people ripping on the police when they get a speeding ticket and then call a cop for help when they are in trouble. Face it. If you have to deal with something that involves a cop or a lawyer you have a problem. But if that happens you want a good one on your side that can protect you.
The reason I decided to jump into this mess is because I think it has to get fixed asap and I know how to do it. You can "retain" me pretty inexpensively to function as "in-house counsel" OR you can "retain" your next law firm for the rates that have resulted in over $600,000 in costs to all of us. That's why the biggest and most successful corporations have their in-house attorneys and accountants.
If you want to dismiss my candidacy because I'm a lawyer or a Registered CPA, you might as well dismiss it because I'm short, fat, and getting bald. Those facts are equally true AND equally irrelevant to my plans and abilities to help the residents.
I respectfully submit that it's time to start talking about how to make things better in Grafton and stop talking labels and stereotypes. I'm ready!!!
Sincerely,
Marty Waitzman
Oh no, a short, fat, bald LAWYER? That means he has a chip on his shoulder!
I will state again meet the person and talk with him before you make these kind of statements. Maybe you have the chip on your shoulder.
Thank you, Marty! Sounds like you're the best candidate on the slate. I wish you good luck.
OK Marty, I'm listening...
Convince us, and tell us what you have planned?
Why are you a better choice?
Why you, and not Moore or Fender?
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