Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser

In this episode, Todd discusses the challenges and issues surrounding the city's financial oversight, particularly focusing on the annual financial statement audit and the control environment. He highlights the lack of timely financial information, the importance of strong internal controls, and the need for transparency in funding and procurement processes. He identifies several key areas of concern, including external funding oversight, council-directed funding, audit independence, and conflicts of interest, ultimately calling for improved accountability and governance within the city's financial operations.

In this episode, Todd Zinser discusses the pressing issue of bias-free policing in Cincinnati, focusing on a report by Campaign Zero that analyzed police contact cards over 17 years. The conversation delves into the city's collaborative agreement, the role of the University of Cincinnati in developing an analytical model, and the challenges of measuring police bias. Zinser emphasizes the need for effective data analysis and transparency in policing practices, while also comparing Cincinnati's approach to that of other cities like New Orleans.

In this episode, Todd Zinser discusses the oversight and compliance issues surrounding the city's contracts with Iris Roley LLC and the Cincinnati Collaborative Foundation. He raises critical questions regarding the absence of important contracting documents, the determination of compensation levels, and the management of subcontractors. The Citizen Watchdog emphasizes the lack of transparency and oversight in the city's contracting processes and expresses concerns about the public's perception of these issues. He also highlights the ongoing budget discussions and the need for accountability in city expenditures.