University of Iowa Faces Scrutiny Over Fund Transfers
Iowa officials say they will tighten oversight of transfers to the U of I Foundation after a state audit questions 1.4 million dollars moved to the foundation in the year ending June 30, 1988. The audit cites printing done by out-of-state firms and insufficient documentation for foundation expenses.
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University of Iowa
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Kasey Kiplinger
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University of Iowa Press
State of Iowa
Univer
U of I
Auditors Criticize Iowa Personnel for Faulty Records
A state audit found the Iowa Department of Personnel purged workers1 compensation files hindering validation of claims and suggesting improper payments. It cites nearly 3.18 million paid last fiscal year and notes poor record keeping for deferred compensation annuities, limiting accuracy of retiree benefits. The department vows to retain records for three years and to obtain insurer records through state officials.
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Iowa Department of Personnel
Department For Des Moines
Kiplinger
State Insurance Commissioner
Attorney General’s Office
Jury foreman denies links to Posse Comitatus in Knox case
Ayriahn Johnson of Grimes refutes claims he is a member of the Posse Comitatus as Knox's lawyers seek a new trial alleging juror bias. Knox, 31, was convicted in Polk County District Court in November first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree murder in Elise Gillam's 1987 stabbing death. Johnson said he voted not guilty at first but changed after deliberations.
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Knox
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Cedar Rapids
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Committee refuses to block prison porn reading rooms
Des Moines report says the Administrative Rules Review Committee allowed corrections to implement designated reading rooms for pornography in state prisons. The panel could have shelved the rules for 60 days to consider tightening obscenity laws. No trouble has been reported in facilities since adoption.
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Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Priebe
Fred Scaletta
Department of Corrections
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