MCDC Focus – The Legal View, CA Bond Accountability Task Force after ABAG’s $1.3 Million Embezzlement and Worrisome TAM is Not Retroactive

MCDC Focus – The Legal View, CA Bond Accountability Task Force after ABAG’s $1.3 Million Embezzlement and Worrisome TAM is Not Retroactive

by | Jun 29, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, MCDC, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources

Let’s continue our MCDC Focus with taking a look at what our friends – our bond counsel have to say…here’s to the Legal View! Also, more on the ABAG embezzlement and the Bond Accountability Task Force in CA as well as the latest on the definition of political subdivision…and CDD’s ongoing IRS audit saga.

What’s Next for MCDC Enforcement? Read the SEC Order for Clues, plus…Wayne County Files for Financial Emergency

What’s Next for MCDC Enforcement? Read the SEC Order for Clues, plus…Wayne County Files for Financial Emergency

by | Jun 22, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources

After Last Week’s Breaking News about the $9.3 million Fine against 36 Underwriters, What’s Next for MCDC Enforcement? Read the Order for Clues…
Wayne County files for Financial Emergency and What is the BRIDGE Act?

BREAKING NEWS! SEC Fines 36 Underwriting Firms $9.3 Million for Fraudulent Bond Offerings Under MCDC

BREAKING NEWS! SEC Fines 36 Underwriting Firms $9.3 Million for Fraudulent Bond Offerings Under MCDC

by | Jun 18, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources

BREAKING NEWS: Just this morning, the SEC announced settlement with 36 underwriting firms – for a total of $9.3 million (see below for detail) – for offerings which they disclosed under the MCDC Initiative.

Underwriters Talk MCDC Fears, Illinois – Fascinating Chapter 9 Report and Wayne County Has Wild Ride

Underwriters Talk MCDC Fears, Illinois – Fascinating Chapter 9 Report and Wayne County Has Wild Ride

by | Jun 15, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, Pensions, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources

As a followup on our MCDC focus last week – we’ll take a look at the Underwriter’s perspective today. Also, take a peek at the “Top five” report in the article on Illinois Chapter 9…and Wayne County has a Wild Ride!

Remember to sign up for the IRS Webcast: QSCBs on June 18, 2015 – see link in Out & About!

Issuers and SEC Go Head-to-Head on MCDC at GFOA, MSRBs Report on Continuing Disclosure and Fraudsters Lose – Big Time

Issuers and SEC Go Head-to-Head on MCDC at GFOA, MSRBs Report on Continuing Disclosure and Fraudsters Lose – Big Time

by | Jun 8, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, Pensions, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources

Many Issuers were at the GFOA Annual Conference last week, so we will focus on a few key items discussed there, namely our friend – the MCDC Initiative – and Fraud Enforcement. Remember to sign up for the IRS Webcast:  QSCBs on June 18, 2015 – see...
Gold, Silver…or Asphalt?!? What’s in YOUR Pension Fund? Chicago Get’s Bond Deal Done, IRS – Do More With Less…and More

Gold, Silver…or Asphalt?!? What’s in YOUR Pension Fund? Chicago Get’s Bond Deal Done, IRS – Do More With Less…and More

by | Jun 1, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, Pensions, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources

Gold, Silver…or Asphalt?!? What’s in YOUR Pension Fund? Chicago Get’s Bond Deal Done, IRS – Do More With Less, HTF Still Hanging By a Thread – and Projects Cancelled, Cook County Feeling the Squeeze after Chicago…