“It is an honor to serve the citizens of Northampton County. During my term, we have greatly increased the value of this office for the taxpayers. I have come to realize in the past year that this office has a duty to provide a check over the County Executive, and I intend to make sure our executive is spending tax dollars in your best interest.”
GETTING THE JOB DONE
OVERSIGHT OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
I will continue to be a watchdog over your money. I will make sure that all tax dollars spent by any administration is done so properly and within the laws of Northampton County.
COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT SCHEDULE
I will continue to monitor cash handling offices and funds on a regular basis to make sure the county assets are safe and being spent in the best interest of the taxpayers of Northampton County.
FIGHT FRAUD AND WASTE
I will continue to employ the best technology and resources available to fight fraud and waste. Through continuous auditing, working with our external auditors and allowing a safe environment for citizens and employees to report possible fraud and waste we will be able to limit the county's risk and assure that money is spent on the services the taxpayers expect.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
I will continue to build relationships with other branches of County Government and the community so that the resources of the controller's office can be accessed for the greater good of the community.
PRESERVE COUNTY ASSETS
I will continue to listen to the citizens of the county and preserve and support viatal county services.
The county has provided a high level of service when it comes to the children, elderly and afflicted of Northampton County. I plan to make sure those services are delivered efficiently.
Gracedale is a legacy that we owe to future generations of Northampton County residents. I will always oppose the sale of this most valuable of Northampton County assets.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
I will work to assure the county is compliance with all auditing standards as well as all federal, state and local laws. I will also assure that the staff of the controller's office maintains all standards of auditor independence so we continue to be awarded the highest praises during our peer review.