Park District had $5 million cash in money market funds at two different banks, but with very different interest rates. One rate being very low. The other at market rate. Why?

Park District Policy allows access for all staff to use the District’s Purchase Card (P-Card), which is basically like a corporate credit card. At least 30 employees use them.

Park District has debt of $19 million. Interest owed on the remaining debt until maturity will total $5.7 million. Why not pay down more debt and save on interest?

Maintenance of the field costs millions of dollars, but Non-Residents are the primary users, and the Park District markets to attract out-of-state teams to use.

These additional government bonds used to build new structures will cost taxpayers $1.4 million in interest alone.

Why is Staff making credit charges on their p-card (corporate credit card) at liquor stores? What does the Park District policy say about alcohol purchases on the p-card? What do Commissioners say about this…?

Did you know that Commissioners got free lifetime memberships + EIGHT free memberships per quarter, to be shared with friends and family? This had been going on for 15 years. Do taxpayers know?

Annual Chicago conference expenses for 4 star hotel overnight stays for at least 9 employees, with over $1000 worth of meal charges per day at nice restaurants in the city.

Staff (and perhaps Commissioners) spend tax dollars to dine at the finest restaurants in Oak Brook? Restaurants include Michael Jordan’s Restaurant, Gibsons, Fogo De Chao, Antico Posto, and more….