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Show 16 DESERET B NEWS, Friday, 20, February 1970 'Outside' County Finance Probe Okayed Auditor Seeks Hold On Hon now Accounts Continued from Page pressed against B-- next l those involved in opening multiple bank accounts, extracting public funds and reinstating the funds to tru stee accounts. , BY COUNTY ATTORNEY ' Palmer said the matter should be investigated by the county attorney and that anyone having knowledge of or participation in the transactions should be included in the prosecution. he asked said Ronnow again, as I have asked for three years, for the auditing procedures in the county to be in all dppart-mentstandardized Audits should be made on a regular and complete basis and reports given to department heads and the county in a commission timely manner. CONSIDER ORDINANCE Ronnow said the county commission is considering an ordinance requiring regular ...audits and reports and that the Legislature should take a good strong look at the section of the code pertaining to county government and make necessary changes that would make audits mandatory. Referring to the checks he made out to cash, Ronnow said the money was kept on hand by the social services department and was avail-- ' able at any time. Normal and sound auditing procedures w'ould immediately have discovered these transactions. month certifying he has dited all county accounts. Continued from Page B-- l confidence in the county, this seems to be a good idea, said committeeman James L. Barker, who is city commissioner of public safety. County Commissioner Philip R. Blomquist said that whatever money is needed to finance an audit ard investigation, well come up with it. also suggested Blomquist that a system of internal control procedures be set up to in his letter to the commission that The primary responsibility for custody of extended care department funds rests with the department head. The auditors responsibility and function in matters of this t; pe is of a Palmer said agreed the recommendations should be implemented immediately. Meantime, a subcommittee on county legal and fiscal matters, headed by Deputy County Atty. Leon Halgren will begin immediately to look into the three areas in question. The committee recommended that the man hired to investigate county finances be paid $965 a month and $1,011 in six months if the probe continues that long. He will be asked to recommend action to make irregularities impossible." Both Commissioners secondary nature only." Blomquist and Royal K. Hunt HONEST TO GEORGE VALUES Luscious 8 - after county commissioners his study. Committee members recommended that the outside auditor be given the authority to go into all departments and determine if they have been audited. He should also make recommendations for procedural changes and improvements wherever necessary, county commissioners sal'. The hope was expressed that the county commission may be able to pass an ordinance next week, placing all bank accounts in the treasurer's name. They are now under various au- - county departments. Commissioner Hunt also recommended the auditor be compelled by ordinance to audit all county departments, not just those of county officials, and that he file a report each 'y - v 1 V - ifI1 1... EASY TERMS IN PETE VROMTiKIS & SON'S The checks were cashed as evidence to make it necessary to count the cash on hand and balance the books, NO SECRET Ronnow said that although it was necessary that I alone knew about these transactions, they were no secret They were conducted openly in a public bank account and were not kept hidden." (1 per family) Phllco $077 CLOCK Appearing audit 6-P- waste tl RADIO to answer Ron-nocharges of failure to departmental books, OKeefe & ttterritt RADIO DONT mSS THESE Set e. $g77 CORNING DISPOSER WARE fca u BIG SAVINGS! 2 DAYS ONLY SAVE NOW ON FRIGIDAIRE WASHER a DRYER Washer and matching dryer at a price you'd expect to pay for a washer alone! It's our famous complete laundry . . . now at a fabulous savings price. Exclusive Frigi-'7- 7 daire features indud- m ing permanent press W' settings. 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