Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee systematically reviews department expenditures looking for clues in how taxpayer money is spent. Monday night he addressed the City
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Who’s Doing The Demolition Work?
John Marshall Lee has waged war on fiscal blight for years. In his latest commentary, the spending watchdog raises questions about the process to remove
Read moreDid Jeff Sessions Lie To Congress?
Hmmm, U.S. Senator Al Franken, interrogating Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the above video, bears a resemblance to OIB contributor John Marshall Lee. Did Sessions
Read moreWho Are Watchdogs On City Council?
City fiscal examiner John Marshall Lee Tuesday night encouraged City Council members to step up their watchdog roles in the city budget process. From Lee:
Read moreCity Unveils Portal For Freedom Of Information Requests
Navigating a Freedom of Information request through a government agency can be a rowboat against the tide. If you can figure out where to issue
Read moreThe Dollars And Cents Of Taxpayer Investments
Fiscal bloodhound John Marshall Lee spends days and nights examining financial reports to raise questions about spending justification. Does a purchase jibe with what’s good
Read moreNeed More Info? Ask For It
Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee Tuesday night addressed the City Council with a focus on Police Department spending. From Lee: This is the second
Read moreCity Council Resolution Calls For Residency Reporting For Elected Officials
The agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting includes a resolution presented by three council members for a “proposed request regarding Residency Reporting for all Municipal
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