Dear Readers:
It is finally here. The municipal audit on the Town of Yorktown conducted by the Office of the State Comptroller has arrived in draft form. This is important in that it is not the final report complete with responses by those mentioned in the report. That however will not stop those with axes to grind, to use this draft as an act of fact.
That this report has seen the light of day was not intended by the Yorktown Town Board, even though the public paid for it. I want to commend who ever let the cat out of the bag. The public has a right to know, even in draft form what is going on with their government. This was a good thing and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
This draft is complete with everything that sells papers, possible corruption and pornography. Let me say up front, I believe after all is said and done sloppy record and book keeping would be more likely than corruption. In efforts to get jobs done, not every "I" was dotted nor every "T" crossed and corners were cut. Possibly favoritism existed, but that does not equal corruption.
As for pornography, there are no allegations of kiddy porn nor sending of personal pictures ala Anthony Weiner. So all in all I really do not care nor do I think some one should lose their job over it. Also the draft does not say if that computer in question was in lock down or if any one could have access to it. Though in the end, the Highway Superintendent must be held accountable for its contents. Naughty, naughty, don't do it again.
What the report does not say is that there were no guidelines in place that covers some of the allegations. There now, however you can not back date a violation. Stupid things were done. People should have know better. More questions needed to be asked by those in charge before monies were paid out. If said monies were paid out, than who should the be held accountable? Still, I believe that if there were questions of legality, those in charge would have been more thorough. I think it was more, "this is the way things have been done" than enabling wrong doing. I say this as more of an explanation, not an excuse. Perspective is needed. Also I come from the point that I do not think this town is governed by crooks. Complacency is more like it.
I think that the Highway Superintendent's greatest strength is also his greatest weakness. He sees a problem and does his best to fix it. However he does not always do it by the book. That can be a good thing and a bad thing. It leaves one open to questions this draft raises. What is missing is that sometimes the book is wrong. Sometimes it is more important who can do the job best than who can get the job done cheapest? Sometimes they are the same, sometimes they are not. It is a fine line. What matters is intent. Was it for self-profit or best for the town?
Most of the points brought up in the draft have been vetted before. Many during the last time the Highway Superintendent ran for re-election. The people spoke and made their decision. It would be different if he could enact law or taxes. In two years people may have a change of heart. Finally after all this I must conclude, "who needs Sarah Paline, we have Eric DIBartolo?" This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.
Anthony J. Bazzo
You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief
06/15/11
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