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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 2004

Page

2

One year later RLCD employees see brighter district future

The Rend Lake Conservation District's leadership change after a 2002-2008 controversy included a forensic audit, firings, and a new manager Gary May. He cites improvements in the water plant, budget discipline, and teamwork, while acknowledging ongoing audits and investigations by state, FBI, and IRS. May stresses frank input to the board and overcoming past tensions.

Rend Lake RLCD Davis Nancee Paul St. Louis Paul Gary May May U.S FBI Internal Revenue Service

Audit reveals $216 400 in improper pay and clean irregularities

The Bend Lake Conservancy District audit released April 23 2003 details biweekly car allowances for former General Manager Kevin Davis totaling 216 400 over years without board approval. It lists charged items including club memberships political contributions and boat repairs totaling over 145 000 and others charged to the district MasterCard. The report flags unapproved reimbursements including raises to staff and motor vehicle expenses, interfund transfers totaling over 10 million, and improper tax and IMRF handling. District leaders and staff discuss morale and reforms alongside ownership of Season's Restaurant golf course and hotel assets amid ongoing controversy.

Kevin Davis Davis Missouri Athletic Club St. Louis MasterCard Tom Bruno Rend Lake Bruno Season’s Bend Lake Golf Course Fairway Condominums Tennessee Recreation Internal Revenue Service Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund IMRF Bend Lake St Louis KTRS Jim Muir Craig Zinzilieta Zinzileta

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