Tag: William Tye

Illegal Financing and Taxation – the ‘Sins of the Past’ Affecting Bowie County Today

Bowie County Patriots

Public information produced by and filed in the county suggests the cause of current financial problems is rooted in the practices of the Carlow Administration.

Did Bowie County’s Financial Advisory Committee Have a Hidden Agenda?

Steve Oglesby

The Financial Advisory Committee has seemingly ignored some very important financial issues – but it also seems they’ve done exactly what they planned to do.

How Long Since Bowie County Commissioners Court has Received Legally Required Financial Reports? (Video)

Steve Oglesby

Several county officials have neglected to provide the Court with legally-required monthly and annual reports. The Financial Advisory Committee suggests you “just forget” that.

‘A Lot of Heat, Not Much Light’ (Videos)

Steve Oglesby

Last Monday, quite a bit of time and energy was put into warning of an imminent budget and payroll crisis. It turns out there was never a problem.

Is it Time for a New Auditor in Bowie County? (Poll)

Steve Oglesby

It seems Bowie County would benefit from a new auditor, and a fresh, detailed look at how our finances have been managed. What do you think?

County ‘Finds’ Enough Money to Rescind Payroll Cuts, but Leaves Them in Place (Video)

Steve Oglesby

Enough money has been “found” to make payroll cuts unnecessary through September 2015. Commissioners Stone, Whitten, and Blackburn chose to leave them in place.

Texarkana College’s President Russell: ‘It Takes a Solid Team, Working Together’

Steve Oglesby

“Monthly financials are critical to stay on track.”

County Auditor Has Not Been Providing ‘Accurate, Factual Financial Information’ to Commissioners Court (Video)

Steve Oglesby

County Auditor William Tye’s estimates of cash on hand as of October 1 have varied by over $5 million.