tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6755000337933166632..comments2024-03-28T07:05:50.332-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: NorCo Controller: Exec and Appointee Abused Mileage, Meal AllowanceBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58113767776049549132014-12-02T11:43:16.312-05:002014-12-02T11:43:16.312-05:00Bernie said "There is nothing wrong or improp...Bernie said "There is nothing wrong or improper about Sheriffs, who serve papers all day and transport prisoners, stopping for lunch. No one would expect them to return to the courthouse and then go out on their private cars. Now that would be inefficient.<br /> Yes, I agree for those out in the field. However those who are stationed at the courthouse shouldn't use the county vehicles to go out to lunch only to return to the courthouse. I think that needs to be addressed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20433073394072118672014-12-01T11:11:51.298-05:002014-12-01T11:11:51.298-05:00There is nothing wrong or improper about Sheriffs,...There is nothing wrong or improper about Sheriffs, who serve papers all day and transport prisoners, stopping for lunch. No one would expect them to return to the courthouse and then go out on their private cars. Now that would be inefficient.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40113941842648967382014-12-01T10:56:52.427-05:002014-12-01T10:56:52.427-05:00Unfortunately I'm not surprised. The sheriff&#...Unfortunately I'm not surprised. The sheriff's constantly use county vehicles to travel to lunch rather than use their own vehicles. Is this wrong?? I would say yes but no one seems to care. This is just one of many violations that take place that county tax payers should be made aware of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36481288954036191292014-11-28T12:28:30.975-05:002014-11-28T12:28:30.975-05:00Barron got this from me, not the fraud hotline. Bu...Barron got this from me, not the fraud hotline. But I get your drift. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4410755334158691202014-11-28T11:49:19.607-05:002014-11-28T11:49:19.607-05:00Now we see why Barron set up his own fraud hotline...Now we see why Barron set up his own fraud hotline. Can you imagine what would have happened if this was reported over the regular fraud hotline? The complaint would have been reported to the administration! The foxes guarding the hen house. Although Barron has earned the reputation of being a partisan, political hack, he is on the right track here. This is a clear-cut, fraudulent abuse of public funds and needs to be investigated thoroughly by the controller's office. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-974122541666941362014-11-28T07:35:36.869-05:002014-11-28T07:35:36.869-05:00"Allen is NOT Campos' exempt. His exempt ..."Allen is NOT Campos' exempt. His exempt is his Executive Secretary. Allen's position is at the whim of County Council, whether they feel the position is necessary or not."<br /><br />Allen IS Campos exempt, unless something changed. Under Brackbill, one of the Exec secretaries was made career service, and Allen's position (held then, obviously, by someone else) was exempt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14979777129330372482014-11-27T10:25:59.414-05:002014-11-27T10:25:59.414-05:00you need not wait read the PA Constitution -- th...you need not wait read the PA Constitution -- their office can be made VOID JoAnnKennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753439315655273268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37364769208948703552014-11-27T10:24:07.202-05:002014-11-27T10:24:07.202-05:00the DA will do nothing... he's too busy being...the DA will do nothing... he's too busy being on TV talking about AG Kane and eyeballing her position as she get skewered. Bernie, I applaud you for uncovering the stench in Northampton County and reporting it too !!JoAnnKennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753439315655273268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41067386855656256482014-11-26T19:52:24.035-05:002014-11-26T19:52:24.035-05:00If you want a good laugh, read the article on the ...If you want a good laugh, read the article on the attached link. He was correct in March, there used to be a stable work force. OMG I wonder who wrote that speech? He should have read the speech a little better because there was a time when the workers would have been happy to help. <br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.lvb.com/article/20140312/LVB01/140319917/New-Northampton-County-executive-touts-importance-of-employeesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30986872655595910282014-11-26T19:30:01.882-05:002014-11-26T19:30:01.882-05:00The worst part of this escapade is the public trus...The worst part of this escapade is the public trust and integrity which has be breeched. Judgement is a third factor... poor as it may be. A bunch of sociopaths ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77517434119733108462014-11-26T19:08:40.496-05:002014-11-26T19:08:40.496-05:00I'm pretty sure she has the credentials to dea...I'm pretty sure she has the credentials to deal with the issues she is chasing at county. She worked a long time in the insurance field.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63820919741005710012014-11-26T18:55:03.067-05:002014-11-26T18:55:03.067-05:0012:16
Allen is NOT Campos' exempt. His exempt...12:16<br /><br />Allen is NOT Campos' exempt. His exempt is his Executive Secretary. Allen's position is at the whim of County Council, whether they feel the position is necessary or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5930233884910212492014-11-26T18:42:53.250-05:002014-11-26T18:42:53.250-05:00ALLEN -would have to had be licensed in property a...ALLEN -would have to had be licensed in property and casualty in Pennsylvania to deal with the insurance issue legally.The Commissioner's office would have a record if she was licensed. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19883946742766691722014-11-26T18:39:46.819-05:002014-11-26T18:39:46.819-05:00"The County's policy for travel and expen..."The County's policy for travel and expense reimbursement is in line with IRS and auditor's guidelines. If there is an inadvertent error, practice is to correct the expense appropriately," <br /><br />This guy is worth every penny the taxpayers are paying. If she is under Mr. Campos he signs her time sheet. He should know the rules. Who cares if they were meeting at a diner. And why can't they use the court house to meet. His response is BS. JB's response was BS when the Moring Call asked for a comment. The whole administration is overpaid. Fire them all and split the money between the staff that do WORK for the county. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32885819126870885832014-11-26T18:36:22.028-05:002014-11-26T18:36:22.028-05:00"Someone should check Mr. Campos's expens...<em>"Someone should check Mr. Campos's expense account."</em><br /><br />I had specific information about Brown and Allen only. It probably would be a good idea to review all cabinet officials and Council members. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13239762451015313402014-11-26T18:26:53.219-05:002014-11-26T18:26:53.219-05:00Mileage becomes 'fish bait'. This means to... Mileage becomes 'fish bait'. This means to me,possible farther reaching INTEGRITY issues in the scope. Then you can bet mileage is deducted on income tax time as business mileage. -----INTEGRITY-- THAT'S ALL i ASK OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND SUBS. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48412152724362584922014-11-26T18:03:29.426-05:002014-11-26T18:03:29.426-05:00"Brown and Allen should be judged on what the..."Brown and Allen should be judged on what they are doing right now."<br /><br />Brown is - his work sucks toe jamb. Allen - who knows? Last we heard she was working on the super secret gap insurance for 3 months.<br /><br />There is no transparency here at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33923819000997119002014-11-26T17:14:10.890-05:002014-11-26T17:14:10.890-05:00There has never been anything like this before. He...There has never been anything like this before. Here and there maybe an isolated incident but this is amazing.<br /><br />In the past most Executives and even cabinet members did not take mileage except for conferences far out of town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84912271799257574032014-11-26T16:42:35.574-05:002014-11-26T16:42:35.574-05:00Allen learned all her tricks from Marino Saveri. A...Allen learned all her tricks from Marino Saveri. Allen taught Brown everything she knows about getting over. Hand to mouth..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-9268376135432645372014-11-26T16:23:51.144-05:002014-11-26T16:23:51.144-05:00"At the same time that Brown and Allen tell t..."At the same time that Brown and Allen tell the workers to tighten their belts, they are going for a second helping"<br /><br />This.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42752799485880088062014-11-26T16:07:20.604-05:002014-11-26T16:07:20.604-05:00oh it was no mistake ...they just think the people...oh it was no mistake ...they just think the people who work for county are stupid fools and didn't plan on getting caught with their hands in the TAXPAYERS TILL !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10903407962987930262014-11-26T16:04:47.721-05:002014-11-26T16:04:47.721-05:00Someone should check Mr. Campos's expense acco...Someone should check Mr. Campos's expense account. He is probably doing the same exact thing. Yea, they all budget for it. Really, how much? What county business are they doing? She is a secretary. Must be taking notes at Perkins? What the hell does a parade have to do with the county. PLEASE!! How could anyone call this a mistake. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2904439405786690962014-11-26T15:51:48.193-05:002014-11-26T15:51:48.193-05:00Spin doctor Campos was quoted in the Shortell arti...Spin doctor Campos was quoted in the Shortell article with this- "We conduct meetings frequently at diner's and other outside County office venues. The County's policy for travel and expense reimbursement is in line with IRS and auditor's guidelines. If there is an inadvertent error, practice is to correct the expense appropriately," Does not matter if the diner/restaurant expense was for a meeting. If it was local, it does not qualify for reimbursement under county policy. "Inadvertent error" is code for "we got caught." These knuckleheads knew exactly what they were doing. They tried to cheat on their mileage to make some extra dough. Not only should they return they money, they should apologize and Allen, who flagarantly used her office to defraud public money, should resign or be fired. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23353708148274155572014-11-26T15:51:33.318-05:002014-11-26T15:51:33.318-05:00Should. Be. Fired.
Should. Be. Fired.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7254372890966893092014-11-26T15:51:13.685-05:002014-11-26T15:51:13.685-05:00Unbelievable ...These people have some nerve...The...Unbelievable ...These people have some nerve...They seriously need to go! they are crooks !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com