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Motor fuel tax accounting controversy

Evanston

Summary

Residents Mary Rosinski and Jeff Gram-Boarini demanded accountability and an independent audit over IDOT findings of MFT paperwork problems, years of non-competitive bidding, and mismanaged funds — calling the city's 'bookkeeping cleanup' framing inadequate.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly $9 million in MFT funding was flagged for cleanup; audit costs unknown.

✅Who benefits

Residents if a full audit restores trust and proper fund management.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents whose tax dollars may have been mismanaged across 41 city funds.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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