Although the “underfunded amount” is fluid, this amount was estimated on Nov. 21 going into the 2 P.M. Erie County Council Caucus prior to the final budget vote. The exact amount of funds is yet to be determined.
Davis’ budget was presented on October 1 to county council and available on-line for the public. It was riddled with errors, inaccuracies and is a downright conundrum for anyone’s comprehension, including veteran accountants with 40-year familiarity with previously balanced Erie County budgets: JES Presentation.
Citizens feel a keen sense of abuse and horror that since Davis has been at the helm, Erie County budgets have not added up. Top heavy administration expenses, back door salary increases and defiant, uncooperative management has led to marathon inquiry for information Davis has held in contempt of transparency.
As citizens, we must demand independent 3rd party audits of Erie County budgets for transparency and a realistic assessment of how our tax dollars have been budgeted and spent.
“A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.”
~Dalai Lama
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