
Time is running out to make up for Governor Culver’s out of control spending in 2009. Iowa’s fiscal year ends on June 30 and it looks like the state is headed toward a nearly $100 million deficit. April and May general fund receipts fell $161 million. N...

Posted 6/3/09 The Governor recently portrayed critics of the Fiscal Year 2010 budget as purveyors of “doom and gloom.” Since I shared my analysis of that budget with Iowans just last week, I assume he includes me. As your State Auditor, I deal in facts and reality. Th...

Posted 5/29/09 Governor Chet Culver made it official this week. He has added his signature of approval to the largest budget in the 163 year history of the state of Iowa...

Iowa’s best days are still to come. Her people are resilient, and will weather this economic storm. With this poor economy, and revenue shortfall, I believe it was an opportune time to eliminate waste and duplication. ...

The Culver Spending Cliff Since Governor Chet Culver took office, he has increased spending by over $1 billion – a nearly 30 percent increase. He has passed the two largest budgets in Iowa history. ...

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