KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners is demanding that County Treasurer Thomas Whitener give a full accounting of their investment funds and financial positions, as their annual audit is about to begin.
Whitener was a no-show at yesterday’s board meeting when commissioners expected an update on all the problems the department has had with personnel, a new accounting program, and repeated failures to get reports done on time.
Board Chair John Taylor says it’s “critical” that their books be in order when the auditors come to town.
After a lengthy closed session, Commissioner Jen Strebs made a motion to require a full report at their next meeting.
County Administrator Kevin Catlin says he is working closely with the accountants who are trying to get the books completed.
An attempt by a private citizen to have Whitener recalled was rejected about a week ago by the county’s Elections Commission, the board saying he hasn’t done anything to warrant being removed.
reporting from John McNeill
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