Tag: KRS 65A

Compliance is where you find the ‘light’

Public trust is the foundation of good governance. When agencies handle taxpayer money, they owe the public full transparency and accountability. That is precisely what lawmakers intended when they enacted KRS 65A in 2013. With the recent suspension of state funding for three Martin County entities—the Tourism Commission, Housing Authority, and Big Sandy Regional Airport…
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accountability, compliance, ethics, Government, KRS 65A, transparency

February 5, 2025
State halts funding to three county boards for violating ‘transparency’ laws

BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — State officials suspended public funding for three Martin County agencies for violating a state law meant to ensure financial transparency. Funding will be withheld from the Martin County Tourism Commission, Martin County Housing Authority, and Big Sandy Regional Airport Authority due to their failure to submit required financial…
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financial reporting, Kentucky, KRS 65A, Lisa Stayton, Martin County, noncompliance, public funds, special purpose government entity, transparency

February 5, 2025