City Budget Critique Urges Reform In Athens Administration
A 249 page report by Paul Hadinger of Optimum Governmental Systems Inc. criticizes Athens city budgeting practices and the performance of City Auditor Ralph Nuzum. It calls for a budget director, broader department participation, and a program budget approach to replace line item budgeting. The study cites cooperation gaps, recommends stronger council oversight, and notes the need for closer mayoral and department head involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ekey Messenger
Ralph Nuzum
Paul Hadinger
Optimum Governmental Systems Inc
Tueday
Hadinger
Nuzum
Donald Barrett
City Council
Council
Athens
Barrett
Joe Johnson
Johnson
Finance Committee
Barnes Named Ombudsman at Ohio University
Dr. James F. Barnes dean of the Center for Afro-American Studies at Ohio University has been appointed ombudsman by Provost Neil S. Bucklew. He will assume the post alongside his current duties and continue teaching.
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James F. Barnes
Center For
Ohio State University
Ford Foundation
Barnes
Athens Community Relations Commission
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Columbia Ave
His
Francoise
David
Maps Available for Wayne National Forest Recreation Maps
The U S Forest Service begins selling Wayne National Forest recreation maps at 50 cents per sheet to cover growing production costs. Maps show a scale of one half inch to the mile and are available for the Hocking Muskingum and Ironton units at three district offices and by mail. Less detailed maps remain free.
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U.S. Forest Service
Wayne National Forest
Don Girton
Wayne-Hoosier National Forest
Hocking
Muskingum
Ironton
Athens
Dalton Ave
Park Ave
Marietta
Forest Supervisor
US. Forest Service
J St
Bedford
Ind
Area 4-Hers Are Recognized at Fair
Robin Dishong of Amesville will join the National 4H Congress in Chicago this fall. Ohio 4-H winners in 30 project areas were introduced by Roy M. Kottman at the Ohio State Fair. The congress runs November 27 to December 2. Edward Holter and Mark Mora of Pomeroy were chosen for the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison Wisconsin. Leesa McGuire of Gallipolis helped represent Ohio at the National 4-K Conference in Washington. Julie Tome of Malta earned a two year term on the Ohio State Junior Fair Board to assist with 4-H programs at the state fair.
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Robin Dishong
Amesville
Chicago
Roy M. Kottman
Ohio Cooperative Extension Service
Ohio
Pomeroy
Edward Holter
Mark Mora
Madison
Wis
Leesa McGuire
Gallipolis
Washington
Julie Tome
Malta
Two Injured in Route 33 Crash Near Nelsonville
State Highway Patrol said Eugene Edwards and Karla Kline were treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a south Route 33 collision near Floodwood Road. Mildred Dixon and Ronald Kline were driving the other cars. Edwards stood beside the road when a northbound car struck him. The incident remains under investigation.
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Karla Kline
Nelsonville
Floodwood Road
Mount St. Mary Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Eugene Edwards
Edwards
Mildred M. Dixon
Ronald W. Kline
Kline
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City Financial Management
Glouster
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Bailey Jewelry Store
Superx
Superx Drug Stores
Athens Messenger
Associated Press
West Virgin
the Messenger Co
North
Johnson Rad
D&s
la Manor Aedela
Pene
Savings Good Thru
Ivory
Lane
Freezer
Brachs Circus Peanuts
Uae
Lady Borden
Keebler
C. Biggs
C.C
Hong
Cas
VENUS
Sentti
Ben-Gay
State ST
Monthru
Messenger
Bob Wilson Jr
South Berm
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