Audit finds irregularities in CAAG finances and $1500 charge dispute
The DES ordered audit of the Central Arizona Association of Governments reveals ongoing irregularities in CAAG operations. Former executive director Sidney Goodman owes CAAG $1500 for improper expenses, with $106,799 paid to Arizona Job College untraceable. Travel allowances, credit card misuse, vehicle purchases, poor records, and personal long distance charges are cited. CAAG serves Pinal and Gila counties and handles federal funds.
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Central Arizona
CAAG
Sidney Goodman
Arizona
Casa Grande
Department of Economic Security
Arizona Republic
Goodman
Des
Pinal
Gila
Gila County Gets Share of Federal Grants in District
Figures show Gila County agencies received 0.3 percent of federal grants in the Fourth Congressional District for Jan 1 to Jun 30, totaling 278 202 dollars of 83 370 761. Payson School District led Gila funds with 25 799 from the Office of Education. Other disbursements included 10 623 to Jones Contracting of Payson for canal work, 5 000 to Richard Landis of Globe, and 7 096 to Winkelman for a wastewater project.
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Gila County
Fourth
Eldon Rudd
Phoenix
Maricopa and
Pinal County
Gila, Navajo, Apache, Greenlee
Graham
Payson
U.S. Office of Education
Jones Contracting Company
Bureau of Land Management
Richard Landis
Globe
National Endowment For the Arts
Wink
United Utilities Loan Approved in Reorganization Plan
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved an $250000 loan from an Indiana firm to United Utilities Water Company on Aug 26 and authorized repayment in 80 percent stock as part of its Chapter 11 reorganization. Payson officials, who opposed the loan, were advised to avoid further action.
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Curtis Odom
United Utilities
Mesa del Caballo
Buzz’’ Walker
Walker
United Utilities Water Company
Arizona Corporation Commission
The
Corporation Commission
Phoenix
Darrel Carpenter
Commission
Payson
Water Company
Willard Taylor
Gila County to Receive Higher Property Tax Rebate
Gila County will receive 389500.75 for the Property Tax Rebate Program in fiscal year 1977 78 an increase of 76153.61 from last year. Deputy state treasurer Clark Dierks said the rise stems from an additional 5 million dollar appropriation by the legislature. Last year the appropriation was 33 million due to cash flow problems. Dierks noted Gila County requested 568285.51 but statewide requests exceeded 55 070 000 and each county’s share was reduced to fit the 38 million cap.
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Gila County
Clark Dierks
Dierks
Correction on Payson rodeo parade float misidentification
Last week's photo of Ledith Padgett of Scottsdale wrongly labeled her as on the Payson Business and Professional Women's Club float. She rode a Rim Rock Club of Payson float, a service club tied to the Sphinx Court 65 of the Ladies Oriental Shrine. Shrine members also entertained as oriental dancers and clowns. the Rim Rock Club is apologized to for the error.
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Ledith Padgett
Scottsdale
Payson Business and
Rim Rock Club
Shrine
Veterans GI Bill covers all courses in approved programs
The GI Bill education benefits now apply to every course within a veteran's approved program, ensuring full eligibility for the entire curriculum rather than selective classes. This expands access to degree and certificate coursework under the program.
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Larry Zonis
M.D
Kerry Zang
Physicians & Surgeons Clinic
Raintree Nursery
Thompson’s Furniture
W. Main
Westernans
7Th St
Shea Blvd
Missouri
Mark
Leano
Fashion Corner
Payson North
Open Sun
Coats
PINE
Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Arizona College
Payson Women's Club
AR 06 Fundamentals of Design
Te Noyce
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