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Madison County GOP officials support board members seeking to amend chairman's authority; Prenzler vows to 'remain pro-taxpayer'
Republican county-wide officials have joined Madison County Board members “in strong support” of their effort to modify ordinances relating to Board oversight and Chairman Kurt Prenzler’s authority over County Board administration. -
Republican David Michael defeats Silkwood by 11-point margin for Madison County Auditor
Madison County board member David Michael, Republican, defeated Democratic opponent Joe Silkwood by a margin of 56-44 for County Auditor. -
MC Tax Cycle Committee votes to postpone Fidlar contract discussions while State's Attorney's Office looks into legality, authority
During a special Real Estate Tax Cycle Committee meeting Wednesday, members of the committee voted to postpone discussions on two no-bid contracts made without board approval with Fidlar Technologies in order to give the State’s Attorney’s Office time to research whether the contracts were done legally and according to county policy. -
Faccin urges hiring oversight after Hulme, Dorman lawsuits cross $300K threshold; Guy asks how much his lawsuit cost, 'to be fair'
Madison County Auditor Rick Faccin said during the Finance and Government Operations Committee meeting that current litigation by former employees of Chairman Kurt Prenzler’s administration has so far cost taxpayers $300,984.82, but board member Chris Guy points out that litigation expenses have a history of involving both Democrats and Republicans. -
Vote for Michael for Madison County Auditor
The voters of Madison County shouldn't just want another politician to be their auditor, they should want a CPA, who has the skill and experience necessary to perform quality audits. -
No action taken on extra compensation request during special meeting; Department heads justify request based on PTO for 'non-essentials'
No action was taken by the Madison County Finance Committee during a heated special meeting on a resolution seeking additional pay or comp time for four Madison County departments – amounting to the equivalent of nearly $400,000 in extra liability for a two week pay period. -
Madison County Auditor says securing private information is top priority as office operates with 'skeleton crew'
The Madison County Auditor's office has a skeleton crew working from the county headquarters in Edwardsville as the state's stay-at-home order is extended to April 30. -
Four Madison County departments request extra pay, comp time for employees working 'in person' during COVID-19 pandemic
As Madison County departments work with “skeleton crews” in an effort to comply with COVID-19 guidelines, several department heads are requesting additional pay and comp time as an incentive for employees who come to the office to work in person - amounting to nearly $400,000 in extra liability for a two week pay period. -
Prenzler, Faccin reach tentative settlement in suit over request for access to county financial system
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler announced Monday that he and auditor Rick Faccin reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit contesting a resolution demanding read-only access to the county financial system for certain officials. -
Summary judgment sought in suit preventing access to county financials; County board, treasurer discredit auditor’s ‘obsession’ with ongoing investigation
Madison County auditor Rick Faccin calls a resolution demanding access to county financial information for certain officials an attempt to “move the auditor’s file cabinet into their own offices” and argues that allowing access would be improper due to an ongoing investigation. -
Madison County board chairman, administrator seek summary judgment in suit preventing access to county financials
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler and County Administrator Doug Hulme seek summary judgment relief from County Auditor Rick Faccin’s lawsuit seeking to prevent access to county financials. -
The kingdom of Madison County
“A political machine has run government as its own kingdom for 50 years. It’s time for a change.” -
Madison County board members join I-LAW to support Rauner's 'Turnaround' agenda
Local lawmakers are standing with tort reform group Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) to revive discussion of a sticking point in a two month old state budget impasse. Madison County board members Tom McRae (R-14) and Mick Madison (R-5) joined I-LAW's executive director Travis Akin on Tuesday to support passage of venue reform, a key component of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's Turnaround Agenda. -
Auditor's office is bloated
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Where was oversight during Bathon scandal?
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'Community relations' represents one-fifth of Auditor Faccin's campaign committee expenditures
FaccinMadison County Auditor Rick Faccin’s campaign committee spent almost $40,000 on “community relations” since 2001, apparently receiving nothing in exchange but good will.State law prohibits campaign expenditures “clearly in excess of the fair market value of the services, materials, facilities or other things of value received in exchange.”Faccin has given $5,519 to Catholic Charities, $5,325 -
Former employee sues Madison County State's Attorney's Office, claims discrimination
Gibbons A former assistant state's attorney has sued Madison County and its prosecutor's office, claiming that her disability played "a motivating factor" in her termination.