The goal of ParentAdvocates.org
is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
Mission Statement
is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
Mission Statement
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The E-Accountability Foundation announces the
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
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Current Events
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Proposes New Auditor Ethics and Independence Rules
Press Release: Council Applauds PCAOB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 14, 2004 THE COUNCIL OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS APPLAUDS PCAOB RULES ON AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE LINK Washington D.C. -- The Council of Institutional Investors, an association of more than 140 public, corporate and union pension funds with over $3 trillion in investments, commends the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) for proposing new auditor ethics and independence rules. Although the new proposed rules fall somewhat short of Council policy, we view today's action as a significant step forward to address the greatest causes of concern over auditors' independence. Council policy states that a company's external auditor should not perform any non-audit services for the company, except those required by statute or regulation to be performed by a company's external auditor, such as attest services. Today's rule reinforces the fundamental principle that an audit firm must be independent of its client and makes clear that audit firms cannot be considered independent if they provide a service to their client for a contingent fee or commission. Ensuring that auditors are truly independent of the companies they audit is a key policy of the Council because audited financial statements are the primary source of information available to guide and monitor Council members' investment decisions. Council of Institutional Investors: The Council of Institutional Investors is an organization of large public, labor funds and corporate pension funds which seeks to address investment issues that affect the size or security of plan assets. Its objectives are to encourage member funds, as major shareholders, to take an active role in protecting plan assets and to help members increase return on their investments as part of their fiduciary obligations. Founded in 1985 in response to controversial takeover activities that threatened the financial interests of pension fund beneficiaries, the group began with 20 member funds. Today the Council has over 130 pension fund members whose assets exceed $3 trillion, and more than 125 honorary international participants and educational sustainers. It is recognized as a significant voice for institutional shareholder interests 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 512, Washington DC 20036 Tel: 202.822.0800 FAX: 202.822.0801 Copyright © 2002 Council of Institutional Investors. All rights reserved. |
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