Michael RamirezPublished: 01-08-09
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Cleburne ISD and the inflatable alligator
Inflatable Alligator and Under-the-Sea Waterslide – Texas ($367,000)
"A preliminary report by the Texas Education Agency, released this past April, found that $367,000 in federal funds were misspent by the Cleburne school district. Audit officials became suspicious when, "The district did not provide lesson plans or other documentation to show how rental of an inflatable alligator and an under-the-sea water slide supported reading instruction."27
27 Deller, Martha, "Report details Cleburne misuse of funds, criticizes officials," Fort Worth Star Telegram, April 23, 2008.
Folks this stuff is for real! ISD's just don't understand why folks are taking a look at their spending habits.
Can you trust them with your money? If so then look for an 'inflatable alligator' with flapping jaws eating away at your pocketbook. Guess we now know where Twi-light Super of the PISD got her training in money management. 'Inflatable Alligator University'! This must be a requirement to become a Super in Texas.
"A preliminary report by the Texas Education Agency, released this past April, found that $367,000 in federal funds were misspent by the Cleburne school district. Audit officials became suspicious when, "The district did not provide lesson plans or other documentation to show how rental of an inflatable alligator and an under-the-sea water slide supported reading instruction."27
27 Deller, Martha, "Report details Cleburne misuse of funds, criticizes officials," Fort Worth Star Telegram, April 23, 2008.
Folks this stuff is for real! ISD's just don't understand why folks are taking a look at their spending habits.
Can you trust them with your money? If so then look for an 'inflatable alligator' with flapping jaws eating away at your pocketbook. Guess we now know where Twi-light Super of the PISD got her training in money management. 'Inflatable Alligator University'! This must be a requirement to become a Super in Texas.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Uncontrollable Expenses
http://www.county.org/taxcap/documents/uncontrollablessection.pdf
The reason the Texas Association of Counties supports the issue of NO TAX CAP is a bunch of 'hogwash'. These incidents are not everyday happenings. The federal government has been handling these expenses as well. Don't buy this argument that counties need more tax revenue. They just need to manage what they get in better ways.
The reason the Texas Association of Counties supports the issue of NO TAX CAP is a bunch of 'hogwash'. These incidents are not everyday happenings. The federal government has been handling these expenses as well. Don't buy this argument that counties need more tax revenue. They just need to manage what they get in better ways.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Ever wonder about those boondoggles
How about an underwater LobsterCam and bike paths on levees that need to be repaired first.............
"Some examples merely border on the ridiculous, such as $188,000 in funding for the Lobster Institute, which exists to promote the lobster industry throughout Maine, in part by deploying an underwater LobsterCam. Likewise, one million dollars was given to Louisiana for the construction of a bike path along its levee system, even as the levees remain in need of additional repairs. "
.........and you thought the government was using your money wisely.
Check out this report on wasteful spending by a US Senator. This would make for some great late night comedy. If the late night writers go on strike again then Letterman and crew can turn to this report for some jokes.
http://coburn.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Files.View&FileStore_id=9badb127-e02d-49b0-946d-a2bd8cb50eae
Bringing home the bacon......................................
"Some examples merely border on the ridiculous, such as $188,000 in funding for the Lobster Institute, which exists to promote the lobster industry throughout Maine, in part by deploying an underwater LobsterCam. Likewise, one million dollars was given to Louisiana for the construction of a bike path along its levee system, even as the levees remain in need of additional repairs. "
.........and you thought the government was using your money wisely.
Check out this report on wasteful spending by a US Senator. This would make for some great late night comedy. If the late night writers go on strike again then Letterman and crew can turn to this report for some jokes.
http://coburn.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Files.View&FileStore_id=9badb127-e02d-49b0-946d-a2bd8cb50eae
Bringing home the bacon......................................
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Tax poem
Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table at which he’s fed.
Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes are the rule.
Tax his work, Tax his pay, He works for peanuts anyway!
Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat.
Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries, tax his tears.
Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways to tax his ass.
Tax all he has, then let him knowYou won’t be done 'til he has no dough.
When he hollers, tax him more, Tax him 'til He’s good and sore.
Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave, Tax the sod in which he’s laid.
Put these words upon his tomb,‘Taxes drove me to my doom…’
When he’s gone, do not relax,
It’s time to apply the inheritance tax...
Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes are the rule.
Tax his work, Tax his pay, He works for peanuts anyway!
Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat.
Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries, tax his tears.
Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways to tax his ass.
Tax all he has, then let him knowYou won’t be done 'til he has no dough.
When he hollers, tax him more, Tax him 'til He’s good and sore.
Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave, Tax the sod in which he’s laid.
Put these words upon his tomb,‘Taxes drove me to my doom…’
When he’s gone, do not relax,
It’s time to apply the inheritance tax...
Friday, January 2, 2009
Fund the educational institution v. funding the child's education
Dilemma!
This actually is a property tax problem. See most governmental entities are not jumping on board the taxpayer ship with regards to creeping appraised values which generate more governmental tax revenue. It is not only about the tax rate you see, for the appraisal can do just as much if not more damage to your pocketbook.
Texans across the state are concerned about property taxes. They are concerned about creeping appraisal values as well as the use of taxpayer dollars by school, county, and municipal entities to lobby legislators. The legislature tried to rein in property taxes; however, school property tax rates across the state continue to climb. Local spending limits are needed to protect those previously granted property tax savings. Also, the legislation is needed to eliminate lobbying and advocacy work financed with taxpayer dollars and to prohibit tax dollars from being used to sue the state for more tax dollars.
Review what your local school district is spending on education expenses and overhead expenses at the Texas Education Agency's website. They provide a snapshot of every district in this state.
Don't let these governmental entities get the upper hand - FIGHT and lobby your own legislator for more control over your hard earned money.
This actually is a property tax problem. See most governmental entities are not jumping on board the taxpayer ship with regards to creeping appraised values which generate more governmental tax revenue. It is not only about the tax rate you see, for the appraisal can do just as much if not more damage to your pocketbook.
Texans across the state are concerned about property taxes. They are concerned about creeping appraisal values as well as the use of taxpayer dollars by school, county, and municipal entities to lobby legislators. The legislature tried to rein in property taxes; however, school property tax rates across the state continue to climb. Local spending limits are needed to protect those previously granted property tax savings. Also, the legislation is needed to eliminate lobbying and advocacy work financed with taxpayer dollars and to prohibit tax dollars from being used to sue the state for more tax dollars.
Review what your local school district is spending on education expenses and overhead expenses at the Texas Education Agency's website. They provide a snapshot of every district in this state.
Don't let these governmental entities get the upper hand - FIGHT and lobby your own legislator for more control over your hard earned money.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New year
Ringing in the New Year with resolutions in your pocket - My wish is for a joyful, debt free 2009 for all. Oops - guess we can forget the federal government. Wonder what resolutions they are cooking up for all of us who pay the bills?
Make sure to eat your 'black-eyed' peas on New Year's day, looks like we are going to need the luck they bring as we move into 2009.
Wishing all a prosperous Happy New Year.
Make sure to eat your 'black-eyed' peas on New Year's day, looks like we are going to need the luck they bring as we move into 2009.
Wishing all a prosperous Happy New Year.
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