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Thursday, October 17, 2013

INEFFECTIVE, INEFFICIENT AND PRONE TO ERRORS



 
The City vehicle of  former COO Saundra Kee-Borges after it was crashed. Hartford's Auditors had concerns how she obtained the vehicle in the first place
 
That is how the Hartford Internal Auditors described the City of Hartford's  Take Home Vehicle policy , from the report "In addition, we found that the current process of accounting for and controlling City vehicles is ineffective, inefficient and prone to errors and omissions. " Surprise , surprise on that one.

Although the City of Hartford apparently does have a policy, it was never implemented due to Union objections.
"Although City Administration had developed and documented a "City of Hartford Vehicle Use Policy" (COH Vehicle Use Policy), which included provisions for City vehicles with commuter privileges, it was not formally authorized, issued and implemented. According to notations on the COH Vehicle Policy, it was effective August 1, 2011, however, after it was implemented by the City Administration a number of unions objected, took exception to it and it was subsequently retracted by the City Administration. " according to the report


 The report shows the lack of control and at one point states there wasn't even a process to determine that City Vehicle drivers even had valid drivers licenses. Another eyeopener in the report was a vehicle that logged almost a half a million miles, although the operator of that vehicle was not identified specifically in the report "We noted that the annual mileage on two of these vehicles totaled 90,927 and 495,865, respectively. " the report stated

The report also questions the process by which the vehicle used by COO Saundra Kee-Borges was obtained. That vehicle was recently crashed and was  totaled: From the report 
" A number of issues and concerns were raised regarding how a vehicle that was originally purchased and used by the Police Department ended up being assigned to and used by the Chief of Staff of the Mayor. We obtained a "Transfers or Deletions of Fixed Assets’ form from the Police Department relating to this vehicle. Based on our review of this form and related matter, we noted the following:

a. The vehicle was reported to be transferred to City Hall as of October 10, 2012. There is no indication on the form who requested the transfer of this vehicle. According the Police Department management, the Chief Operating Officer initiated the request for this vehicle to be transferred to City Hall.

b. The form was approved and signed by the individual responsible for managing the Police Department vehicle fleet on October 12, 2012. We believe that the transfer of assets from one department to another should be reviewed and approved by a higher level of management. As noted elsewhere in this report, related policies and procedures were not documented.

c. The form indicates that the vehicle was received by DPW ESD management on October 12, 2012. Police Department management informed us, however, that they personally delivered the vehicle to City Hall.

Police Department management informed us that this vehicle was transferred to the COO at her request and for her use. They also indicated that they were not involved in how this vehicle was assigned after the initial transfer. This represents an example of the policy, procedure and control issues relating to the management, oversight, assignment and use of vehicles with commuter privileges noted throughout this report.


The full report paints a complete picture of incompetence and mismanagement when it comes to City vehicles, it details almost 200 missing license plates that had been issued by DMV to the City.

Read the full report below


25 comments:

Anonymous said...

It amazes me that when you don't like something you will drone on about it incessantly. But when you are wrong about something, as you are, were, and will be in the future regarding the lawsuit against the Hartford Fire Department Local 760 and its members by your buddy Dan Nolan. You can manage to get up at 2:00 in the morning and run down the street to take pictures of an accident involving 2 people you clearly do not like and post about it within 5 hours, yet you make no mention of a frivolous lawsuit that was dismissed by an arbitrator and subsequently withdrawn by the same man that you swore had a slam dunk case against the union which you clearly do not like, more than 2 weeks ago. If your gonna claim to be fair in reporting, how about you swallow some crow and report that.

KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

According to the attorneys in the case ,there was a procedural misunderstanding and the case is being refiled, apparently the union did not come through on their promises made to get the case withdrawn. Don't get too overly impressed with your ability to post "anonymous" comments, if you feel so strongly you are correct, put your name to it

Anonymous said...

Why don't you ask for his letter to the union? No procedural misunderstanding. Arbitrators words, "even if the union did everything you said they did, which they didn't, you still wouldn't have a case."

City Hall Worker said...

So many things in these audit reports have been tried in the City and either rejected by the unions or the administration. No wonder nothing can get done. Sandy orders her own care just as Jared did and the cops put car priveledges in their contract who is watching this stuff? Not the Mayor, that's for sure. As long as his friends get taken care of, Charlie is catered too and he get to have his picture in the paper, the rest of the city can go to hell. its amazing that the city runs as well as it does with no management oversight. Someone needs to take control before the state takes over.

KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Vinnie,

Enough already

Anonymous said...

Why are we paying these big salaries if the Unions are setting policy and running City Hall?

Anonymous said...

Let's stick to the subject here, and if another Post needs to be open for Dan Nolan, then do so ! Vinnie stop your whining !

Joe Frazier said...

I need to find out what kind of vehicle that was that had 495,000 miles on it cause I'm going to get me one!

Anonymous said...

I just saw on the news that Segarra is stating that he is reducing the number of city vehicles again after the audit. I really think that Kee Borges should lose her vehicle but I really doubt that will happen.

KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

She should lose her job, not just the car

Anonymous said...

So who facilitated the transfer of police vehicles from the PD to Jared and SKB? I'm sure it wasn't Ernie's idea.

J Brown said...


Absolutely, When is Pedro going to used Donald Trump famous words, SKB "YOUR FIRED". SKB should have been gone by now, how many more mistakes does it take for her to be fired. SKB has may many bad decisions that has cost the City of Hartford thousand of dollars. The more mistake, the higher her salary.

The question is: What court system is going to take her seriously? When she has been involved in so much controversy, starting with her, working illegal past the six month allotted time, double dipping salary, to having her fiancee crash the City car and then lie on her phony apology. SKB is not a trust worthy attorney, so as long as Pedro continues to protect her, she will continue to do what ever she wants. And, she will continue to make Pedro look like a complete fool. Pedro doesn't get it. Pedro seems to love the drama as it is now part of the live City Hall Reality Circus Show, "Hartford has it" it has live entertainment. Just about every day. City Hall has been making the news headlines, every week but not in a positive way. sure "Hartford has it" a corrupted Corporation Counsel attorney milking the City's taxpayers. And a wimpy Mayor afraid to do what's right.

Alyssa said...

Kevin or Bruce or Auditors -- can you tell us WHO was using 46 gallons of gas weekly? THAT is an approximate 10K increase in yearly benefit/salary. Tx

Big Nose Sam said...

Alyssa, call and ask Pat Campbell,860-757-9952 he will tell you

Anonymous said...

I thought Lester was retired, LOL

Anonymous said...

As Jared stated; "my boys took care of me". He worked out in the HPD gym, gave them any equipment they wanted including equipment from other departments and let's not forget the new police chevy's against recomendation and with no money for parts, ask Ernie that. The Mayor allowed Jared to dictate because as the Mayor told me and members of the community; Charlie likes him. Trust me Charlie is pulling all the strings and playing this city like a puupet. Pedro Puppet make your own decisions and make them for us the Hartford Residents!

Anonymous said...

Rovella ordered the cars to city hall for jared skb and the mayor. The problem is he doesn't put anything in writing because that demonstrates accountability and decision making. Brookman won't post this because he knows it to be true and will protect his chief buddy at all cost.

Anonymous said...

Hey anonymous at 3:57pm.....
Ask Ernie? Really? That shows your intelligence level you dummy!
Against who's recommendation? Yours? I went to city yard for gas right after I saw your post and talked to police mechanics Jose and Mike, city yard supervisor (santa with beard) was there also. They said absolutely not true, they have all chevy parts for new vehicles and can and have been servicing with no issues at all. Try getting your facts straight before posting loser. They also said the new fords suck in their opinion and the chevy is a much better car.

Anonymous said...

Does anybody remember when SKB and her political friends chose a "sister city" in one of the biggest red light districts in China? They informed us it was not a vacation but a chance to exchange ideas to make "our" cities a better place. How did that work out for you Hartford?

Anonymous said...

HPD........
Keep totaling and destroying cars, kind of like the cruiser you rolled over for no reason on the highway!!
Your lucky you even have cars, what other department destroys stuff like you guys and are as irresponsible as you?
if I had a say, you'd all be issued bicycles with training wheels to reflect the age level you act, and then you could progress to a segway.
Stop your crying, straighten up and man the F up!!!

Anonymous said...

Let us get rid of all the CARS. Have everyone buy their own car, pay for the gas, tires, oil changes, brakes, insurance and whatever. All qualified can ONLY use the AUTO on city time and the car muat left in the POLICE, FIRE or CITY parking lots before and after all shifts. NO exceptions!!!! Dose Charlie have a car we do not know about? Oh, I am just filling in for the former Mayor and I will use my own car and whatever. REALLY!!!!

Fluffy Cloud said...

Your "investigation" into the new year's eve "Mayor Caviar" incident
= Concerning ($1,000)

Your "investigation" into city take home vehicles
= Troubling ($thousands)

You complete lack of "investigation" of the missing $800k in insurance payment and attempted cover-up treasurer's actions
= Priceless

I can't believe your buddy Hartford Super Hero Rubenstein & the fabulous Justice League Audit Commission has REFUSED to investigate the treasurer's involvement!!!! It's an ethics comission issue!?!?! WHAT A JOKE!!!

The most news worthy "Corruption" story is happening as we speak, but we hear nothing from the peanut gallery. I can only imagine that you have clammed up because you don't want to be charged as an accessory after the fact.

Lets hope that the state's attorney investigation gains some traction. You will have a front row seat to all the action as you testify at your good friend Clouds trial.

Why dont you grow some and call out Cloud for the greedy, manipulative, lying, fraud that he is. Failing to fairly pursue corruption in all forms is simply adding to the cancer that is destroying our city.

- Cloud needs to let the sun shine in; start the petition to call for his resignation.

KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Fluffy,
Since you seem to have all of the answers, how about sharing some of the facts

Buffalo Bob said...

Kevin, I guess "fluffy cloud" didnt do too well in school as he/she has completely misread the HTFD Courant article in that the audit commission found negligence against Molleda and Cloud and could not rule on the conflict of interest question as Mr Trujilla stated that it wasnt within his jurisdiction and that Pedro and Poland should send a complaint on that to the Ethics Commission.

City Wkr2 said...


CC SKBorges is keeping a low profile these days, since being caught up in her own lies. She is disappointed that she cannot get a new car. And, upset that the badly
hurt DC Waller can not drive her around.

Is the greedy money hungry CC SKBorges going to represent DC Waller in the up coming lawsuit??