Keyword: Councilman John McLaughlin
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Auditors said that for years, that administration enacted budgets that made unrealistic estimates of revenues and expenditures.
State audit confirms Long Beach's fiscal crisis
A multi-year deficit, a depleted reserve fund, large payouts to retirees that the city couldn’t afford, thousands of dollars in cash that is unaccounted for at the beach park, lost or destroyed … more
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According to a state audit, the city cannot account for thousands of dollars in cash collected at the beach park.
Audit finds lack of cash controls at Rec Department
The city cannot account for approximately $86,000 in cash receipts at the Recreation Department and thousands of dollars collected at the city’s beach entrances, according to a state audit released … more
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State Sen. Dean Skelos said the bill would help Long Beach cover “extraordinary expenses” associated with Sandy.
Senate OKs $12 million bond measure for Long Beach
Two months after the State Assembly overwhelmingly passed legislation that would allow the city to borrow millions of dollars in serial bonds to cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy — and … more
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The city released the results of an independent audit of fiscal 2011-12 on May 21, the same night the City Council approved an $83.4 million budget for fiscal 2013-14.
Auditor finds reasons for fiscal crisis
A year after city officials uncovered a projected $10.25 million deficit that led to the declaration of a fiscal crisis, an independent audit released last week shed light on the city’s financial … more
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City Manager Jack Schnirman said that comparing the Long Beach boardwalk to this one, in Spring Lake, N.J., is like comparing “apples and peanut butter.”
City: Boardwalk costs are ‘unique’ to Long Beach
City officials this week responded to critics who have questioned the $44.2 million cost of rebuilding the Long Beach boardwalk and compared it with reconstruction projects in New Jersey that are … more
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The City Council voted 3-1 to appoint eight members to the city's ethics board.
Long Beach ethics board debate gets heated
The City Council appointed eight members to the city’s Board of Ethics last week, but not before Councilman Mike Fagen and Council Vice President Scott Mandel got into a heated discussion when … more
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These charts released by the city show the number of full- and part-time employees increasing over the years.
Schnirman: Staffing was ‘out of control’ in 2011
With the city expected to move forward with a number of layoffs, City Manager Jack Schnirman said that a recent analysis conducted by the city comptroller over the last eight years showed that … more
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Residents expressed concerns over increased fees for beach pass packages.
Long Beach City Council approves beach pass increases
To the chagrin of many residents, beach-goers will have to shell out more dough this summer, after the City Council voted 4-1 on May 1 to institute the city’s first seasonal beach fare increase … more
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City officials will hold a public hearing on May 1 to discuss beach admission fees.
Beach fees to increase?
A day at the beach may cost more this season, as beach pass rates could increase for both Long Beach residents and non-residents alike. Pending a public hearing scheduled for May 1, city … more
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Hundreds of residents turned out for the meeting, and several called for a criminal investigation.
Long Beach declares fiscal crisis
The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to formally declare a fiscal crisis, after an independent auditor presented a bleak picture of the city’s finances and a number of residents … more
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