Republican District 37 House of Representatives candidate David Chism intends to get tough on what he sees as waste and misuse of government money. Chism,
A surprise visit from an Internal Revenue Service agent on Thursday forced the city to pony up about $42,000 on the spot in federal tax penalties related to shoddy bookkeeping.
For local governments, hiring a chief financial officer is always important. As the person tasked with managing the budget on a daily basis, the work he or she does affects almost every aspect of city operations.