Comments on: Century Writes 41 Payroll Checks Without Funds To Cover Them, Skips Remitting Payments To IRS http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:01:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: M in Bratt http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369511 M in Bratt Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:58:25 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369511 @Citizen; You seem concerned that Century will go in debt. It's too late for that worry, they are already MILLIONS of dollars in debt.You see in the budget line items for "debt service". That is just the payment on the debt, not the whole debt. I wonder if along with bouncing checks, they are not paying on their debt. The tax payers need to pay close attention that they don't jump up and sell assets (gas dept), and blow the proceeds of the sale rather than apply it to the large debt they have accrued. @Citizen; You seem concerned that Century will go in debt. It’s too late for that worry, they are already MILLIONS of dollars in debt.You see in the budget line items for “debt service”. That is just the payment on the debt, not the whole debt. I wonder if along with bouncing checks, they are not paying on their debt. The tax payers need to pay close attention that they don’t jump up and sell assets (gas dept), and blow the proceeds of the sale rather than apply it to the large debt they have accrued.

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369497 Citizen Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:07:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369497 Another older article. Ok some was transfered from the gas tax but most was transferred from most likely state grants is special fund to prop up the town which is inappropriate use if funds . Most likely no one involved, council, accountant employees present mayor or past mayor really want to call for a full audit because they are culpable. Do you want them to keep trying to cover this up or make the call? It is coming. I would think it best to ordiginate from the council. Make the call for an audit and investigation Put the cards on the table. They already are actually. http://www.northescambia.com/2018/06/accountant-presents-plan-to-correct-century-audit-findings Another older article. Ok some was transfered from the gas tax but most was transferred from most likely state grants is special fund to prop up the town which is inappropriate use if funds . Most likely no one involved, council, accountant employees present mayor or past mayor really want to call for a full audit because they are culpable. Do you want them to keep trying to cover this up or make the call? It is coming. I would think it best to ordiginate from the council. Make the call for an audit and investigation Put the cards on the table. They already are actually. http://www.northescambia.com/2018/06/accountant-presents-plan-to-correct-century-audit-findings

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369470 Citizen Sun, 29 Jul 2018 07:10:49 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369470 People need to Google Defuniak Springs audit. Look like similar things are and have been happening there. Turning in late audits loses money for the town. It says a state audit costs money. It may be time to unincorporated Century before debt occurs and is divided between the citizens to have to pay off, if that is how it works. People need to Google Defuniak Springs audit. Look like similar things are and have been happening there. Turning in late audits loses money for the town. It says a state audit costs money. It may be time to unincorporated Century before debt occurs and is divided between the citizens to have to pay off, if that is how it works.

]]> By: Resident http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369458 Resident Sun, 29 Jul 2018 03:06:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369458 Remember this came out just this past November http://www.northescambia.com/2017/11/century-audit-finds-millions-to-be-repaid-to-special-fund-deteriorating-financial-conditions The Mayor stated on Channel 3 that the council will figure how to repay this. How? I think it is common knowledge this cannot be paid back. Remember this came out just this past November
http://www.northescambia.com/2017/11/century-audit-finds-millions-to-be-repaid-to-special-fund-deteriorating-financial-conditions
The Mayor stated on Channel 3 that the council will figure how to repay this.
How?
I think it is common knowledge this cannot be paid back.

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369455 William Sun, 29 Jul 2018 02:29:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369455 >>>How does the town of Century back millions on bond monies with Gulf Breeze if they are not a solvent entity. They do not back the Capital Trust Agency loans....Century is a second signature to Gulf Breeze certifying that the bonds issued by CTA serve a public purpose. Century has no money involved, other than being paid for their service, and has no financial risk in the CTA. >>>How does the town of Century back millions on bond monies with Gulf Breeze if they are not a solvent entity.

They do not back the Capital Trust Agency loans….Century is a second signature to Gulf Breeze certifying that the bonds issued by CTA serve a public purpose. Century has no money involved, other than being paid for their service, and has no financial risk in the CTA.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369454 Sandra Sun, 29 Jul 2018 01:32:57 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369454 How does the town of Century back millions on bond monies with Gulf Breeze if they are not a solvent entity. That whole deal between Century and Gulf Breeze has always smelled fishy to me. How does the town of Century back millions on bond monies with Gulf Breeze if they are not a solvent entity. That whole deal between Century and Gulf Breeze has always smelled fishy to me.

]]> By: Just so you know http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369451 Just so you know Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:46:10 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369451 @ Clueless Bob I can appreciate you delving into the mystery. I also know Ms Brooks has requested full financial disclosure of town business to be provided at the meetings, monthly. I find the problem lies more with the fact she had to do a public records request to get this information. Oh and some are spinning it now @ #take back our town..I call B/S What I don't get is they publicly announce grants like huge economic grants then don't account for them, even a story was run the past mayor was going to use some in Flomaton AL how does that work? I am not interested in prosecuting crimes..just straighten this crap out.. If you really want to address this, any, and all records should be on a website (as called by transparency Florida) to be viewed by the public, as well as the agenda..heck even televise the meetings. Why has the town attorney who is abreast of the Florida Statutes necessary to run a municipality not advised them accordingly..Well actually yes an advisor did come and they didn't take his advise.. I don't know..yes ..just what is the story here? Let's not hang her out to dry, as far as I can tell she has more brains than all of them put together although I imagine she could have used a few more brains on the council instead of yes men and pass the buck folks and/ or people that thought the Mayor is suppose to be the boss man. Don't know why they pay an accountant that fails them. They need a full audit to own up to failures and/ or address changes that need to be made and/or throw in the towel..call it quits. "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time." @ Clueless Bob

I can appreciate you delving into the mystery. I also know Ms Brooks has requested full financial disclosure of town business to be provided at the meetings, monthly. I find the problem lies more with the fact she had to do a public records request to get this information.

Oh and some are spinning it now @ #take back our town..I call B/S

What I don’t get is they publicly announce grants like huge economic grants then don’t account for them, even a story was run the past mayor was going to use some in Flomaton AL how does that work?

I am not interested in prosecuting crimes..just straighten this crap out..

If you really want to address this, any, and all records should be on a website (as called by transparency Florida) to be viewed by the public, as well as the agenda..heck even televise the meetings. Why has the town attorney who is abreast of the Florida Statutes necessary to run a municipality not advised them accordingly..Well actually yes an advisor did come and they didn’t take his advise..

I don’t know..yes ..just what is the story here?

Let’s not hang her out to dry, as far as I can tell she has more brains than all of them put together although I imagine she could have used a few more brains on the council instead of yes men and pass the buck folks and/ or people that thought the Mayor is suppose to be the boss man.

Don’t know why they pay an accountant that fails them.

They need a full audit to own up to failures and/ or address changes that need to be made and/or throw in the towel..call it quits.

“You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.”

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369445 David Huie Green Sat, 28 Jul 2018 23:54:27 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369445 REGARDING: "A Certified+Public+Accountant sitting at the council table during meetings (also cashing her council checks) and never once raised questions about finances, funds, payroll until now?" She has asked questions and finally had to use the force of law to get them answered rather than the full and complete compliance one would expect. It is also hard to fault her for not giving everyone the benefit of the doubt until such time as she was shown it was unjustified. She is not the town's clerk, mayor or accountant. She has a different job as a member of the town council. David for trust but verify REGARDING:
“A Certified+Public+Accountant sitting at the council table during meetings (also cashing her council checks) and never once raised questions about finances, funds, payroll until now?”

She has asked questions and finally had to use the force of law to get them answered rather than the full and complete compliance one would expect. It is also hard to fault her for not giving everyone the benefit of the doubt until such time as she was shown it was unjustified.

She is not the town’s clerk, mayor or accountant. She has a different job as a member of the town council.

David for trust but verify

]]> By: Advice http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369442 Advice Sat, 28 Jul 2018 23:25:43 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369442 A full operational and/or performance audit needs to be requested by anyone and everyone via email and or phone, with in or with out the Town of Century. It is our right as citizens and the duty of the government to call for one for transparency, accountability and trust and also for assistance. Florida Auditor General https://flauditor.gov/pages/contact_us.html E-mail: flaudgen@aud.state.fl.us Senator Doug Broxson https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s1 Representative Clay Ingram https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4493 Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Email: jlac@leg.state.fl.us http://www.leg.state.fl.us/cgi-bin/View_Page.pl?Directory=committees/joint/Jcla/&File=index_css.html&Tab=committees A full operational and/or performance audit needs to be requested by anyone and everyone via email and or phone, with in or with out the Town of Century. It is our right as citizens and the duty of the government to call for one for transparency, accountability and trust and also for assistance.

Florida Auditor General
https://flauditor.gov/pages/contact_us.html

E-mail: flaudgen@aud.state.fl.us

Senator Doug Broxson
https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s1

Representative Clay Ingram
https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4493

Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
Email: jlac@leg.state.fl.us

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/cgi-bin/View_Page.pl?Directory=committees/joint/Jcla/&File=index_css.html&Tab=committees

]]> By: Chelleepea http://www.northescambia.com/2018/07/century-writes-41-payroll-checks-without-funds-to-cover-them-skips-paying-irs/comment-page-2#comment-369439 Chelleepea Sat, 28 Jul 2018 22:25:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=331925#comment-369439 Just to clear the air, I'm not making personal attacks on Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Jackson, or Ms. Brooks. As citizens and business owners they are entitled to request a loan from the development fund. I am disappointed at the way the town conducts business. The public should have been allowed to benefit from the fund too with appropriate checks and balances. Just to clear the air, I’m not making personal attacks on Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Jackson, or Ms. Brooks. As citizens and business owners they are entitled to request a loan from the development fund. I am disappointed at the way the town conducts business. The public should have been allowed to benefit from the fund too with appropriate checks and balances.

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