Farmer_Music_Center ppt to City Council (undated) Farmer Music Center Records Request Apparently, this is the all the information that was presented to the city council concerning the $8 million subsidy request for the Farmer Music Center. The document is undated but presumably it was presented before the city council voted to include the […]
311 Cincy Audit Transmittal 4.28.26 311_audit_summary_landscape 4.28.26 311 Cincy Audit
As I mentioned the other day, the Budget, Finance and Governance Committee, at its meeting on Monday, April 20th, will do what is necessary to push along the convention center hotel deal for approval at Wednesday’s city council meeting. Ever since there was agreement by the powers that be, that Cincinnati needed a “headquarters hotel” […]
Most things in the city government wind up in the Budget, Finance and Governance (BFG) Committee. That is why I focus on that committee and not some of the others. You can get on a mailing list to get the agendas sent to you for whichever committees you are interested in, as well the city […]
In this episode, Todd Zinser, the Citizen Watchdog, joins the show to discuss the City of Cincinnati’s budget and the lack of transparency in their spending. Todd shares his findings on how the city is handing out millions of dollars to non-profit organizations without clear accountability. He also talks about the city’s decision to […]
FY 27 Budget Update Presentation 3.16.26 FY 27 Presentation Budget Basics FY 27 City Manager’s Strategic Priorities Overview 3.16.26 FY 27 Department of Transportation and Engineering’s 3.18.26 FY 27 Department of Finance Budget Presentation 3.18.26 FY 27 Department of Buildings and Inspections’ (B&I) 3.19.26 FY 27 Citizen Complaint Authority’s (CCA) Budget 3.18.26 FY27 Emergency […]
The agenda for the meeting of the Budget, Finance and Governance Committee on April 6, 2026 contains a memo from each member of council concerning their FY 27 Budget priorities. The Committee Chairman, Councilmember Cramerding, did not submit a memo. The members’ priority memos are posted below. I have a quick story about “earmarks.” […]
Chief Theetge investigation report It is too bad that this “investigation” involving Chief Theetge is such a serious matter and that the city has allowed what looks like a management problem to be handled (or mishandled) in such a public way. I am not going to criticize the attorneys who carried out the investigation except […]
Todd Zinser discusses the various grant programs administered by the City of Cincinnati, highlighting the complexities and challenges associated with funding distribution. He outlines the four primary mechanisms through which the city allocates funds, emphasizing the risks involved in grants and contracts. The conversation delves into the lack of transparency in the funding process, […]
Todd Zinser explores the complexities of local government investments, focusing on how public funds are managed, invested, and overseen, including the Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust Fund. Guest Ralph Hodge shares insights on investment strategies, transparency, and fiduciary responsibilities in the public sector.