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Neil thibodaux at 04:04, 10 September 2026

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	This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.		You are here: Poor Governance Data; Poor Goverance Examples; '''Jamie's Examples'''

			* The next part of the story is [[2021: My Journey Begins]]

			----This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.

	I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the <span style="background:#00FF00"> "Green Book'''."</span>		I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the <span style="background:#00FF00"> "Green Book'''."</span>

Neil thibodaux at 18:20, 6 September 2026

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	This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.		This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.

	I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the <span style="background:#00FF00"> "Green Book'''."</span>Note: GAO describes the Green Book as the federal framework for an effective internal control system and expressly encourages nonfederal entities, including state and local governments, to use it as a framework.		I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the <span style="background:#00FF00"> "Green Book'''."</span>

			Note: GAO describes the Green Book as the federal framework for an effective internal control system and expressly encourages nonfederal entities, including state and local governments, to use it as a framework.

	In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.		In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.

Neil thibodaux at 18:19, 6 September 2026

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	This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.		This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.

	I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the <span style="background:#00FF00"> Green Book'''."</span> Note: GAO describes the Green Book as the federal framework for an effective internal control system and expressly encourages nonfederal entities, including state and local governments, to use it as a framework.		I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the <span style="background:#00FF00"> "Green Book'''."</span>Note: GAO describes the Green Book as the federal framework for an effective internal control system and expressly encourages nonfederal entities, including state and local governments, to use it as a framework.

	In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.		In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.

Neil thibodaux at 18:14, 6 September 2026

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	This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.		This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.

	I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the "Green Book." Note: GAO describes the Green Book as the federal framework for an effective internal control system and expressly encourages nonfederal entities, including state and local governments, to use it as a framework.		I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the <span style="background:#00FF00"> Green Book'''."</span> Note: GAO describes the Green Book as the federal framework for an effective internal control system and expressly encourages nonfederal entities, including state and local governments, to use it as a framework.

	In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.		In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.

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	This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. In many ~~of my interfaces~~ with Maricopa County, I ~~felt something was wrong with the way Maricopa County manages their affairs~~. ~~From my business~~ experience~~, I had~~ a ~~sense for good~~ governance. In my opinion~~, Maricopa County's management practices were less than adequate~~.		This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. During many interactions with Maricopa County, I became concerned about how certain matters were handled. My professional experience in contract compliance and corrective action gave me a background in governance, accountability and internal controls. But I did not want to rely solely on my own experience and opinion. I chose an independent benchmark/standard to measure MC standards against.

	I needed ~~a standard~~ to ~~back up~~ my ~~opinions~~. Governance ~~applies~~ in the private and ~~governmental~~ sectors~~. However, governance practices aren't the same; there are similarities~~, but I ~~needed~~ a ~~governance standard~~ for a government ~~entity~~. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is ~~normally~~ called the "Green Book."		I needed an objective benchmark against which to evaluate my concerns. Governance and internal-control principles apply in both the private and public sectors, but I wanted a framework specifically designed for government. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is commonly called the "Green Book." Note: GAO describes the Green Book as the federal framework for an effective internal control system and expressly encourages nonfederal entities, including state and local governments, to use it as a framework.

	In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.		In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.

	It is important to understand that Maricopa County <u>is not obligated</u> to comply with the Green Book's standards. The Green Book is required for Federal departments and agencies within the executive branch. However, the Green Book's standards may be applied to local governments based on the following statement:<blockquote>"The Green Book may also be adopted by federal entities outside the executive branch and by nonfederal entities, such as state, local, and quasi-governmental entities and nonprofit organizations, as a framework for an internal control system."</blockquote>I thought it fair to compare Maricopa methods of internal control (i.e., governance) to the ideal method, which is a Federal Standard. You may make your own comparisons. You may also have similar unpleasant experiences with Maricopa County or any other county in Arizona. Your frustration may very well be associated with poor governance; your county's management may not even know what good looks like.		It is important to understand that Maricopa County <u>is not obligated</u> to comply with the Green Book's standards. The Green Book is required for Federal departments and agencies within the executive branch. However, the Green Book's standards may be applied to local governments based on the following statement:<blockquote>"The Green Book may also be adopted by federal entities outside the executive branch and by nonfederal entities, such as state, local, and quasi-governmental entities and nonprofit organizations, as a framework for an internal control system."</blockquote>I thought it fair to compare Maricopa methods of internal control (i.e., governance) to the ideal method, which is a Federal Standard. You may make your own comparisons. You may also have similar unpleasant experiences with Maricopa County or any other county in Arizona. Your frustration may very well be associated with poor governance; your county's management may not even know what good governance looks like.

	Jamie's Timeline (below) is a collection of short stories. For navigation purposes, this is what you can expect with each short story.		Jamie's Timeline (below) is a collection of short stories. For navigation purposes, this is what you can expect with each short story.
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	* Jamie's Timeline may be used to navigate between the different short stories.		* Jamie's Timeline may be used to navigate between the different short stories.

	Ultimately, ~~a heat map is generated based on~~ the ~~number of~~ examples from My Story and Election Anomalies.		Ultimately, the examples from My Story and Election Anomalies are mapped to applicable Green Book principles and attributes summarized into a heat map which will help those reading to identify recurring patterns.

	~~This~~ method of assessment ~~was used~~ to identify recurring governance ~~problems~~. ~~This assessment~~ is not ~~trying~~ to prove malicious or criminal activity. ~~We believe Maricopa County employees are doing their best, but their best~~ is ~~misguided in the absence of clear standards for internal~~ controls.		The intent of this method of assessment, is to identify recurring governance and internal control issues. It is not intended to prove malicious or criminal activity or to assign motive to individual employees.

			The purpose is to examine documented practices against an independent benchmark and identify areas where stronger controls, accountability or corrective action may be warranted.

	== Jamie's Timeline ==		== Jamie's Timeline ==

	{{Template:Jamies_Timeline}}__FORCETOC__		{{Template:Jamies_Timeline}}__FORCETOC__

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2026-09-06T14:29:06Z

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	This section ~~contains~~ provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. In many of my interfaces with Maricopa County, I felt something was wrong with the way Maricopa County manages their affairs. From my business experience, I had a sense for good governance. In my opinion, Maricopa County's management practices were less than adequate.		This section provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. In many of my interfaces with Maricopa County, I felt something was wrong with the way Maricopa County manages their affairs. From my business experience, I had a sense for good governance. In my opinion, Maricopa County's management practices were less than adequate.

	I needed a standard to back up my opinions. Governance applies in the private and governmental sectors. However, governance practices aren't the same; there are similarities, but I needed a governance standard for a government entity. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is normally called the "Green Book."		I needed a standard to back up my opinions. Governance applies in the private and governmental sectors. However, governance practices aren't the same; there are similarities, but I needed a governance standard for a government entity. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is normally called the "Green Book."

Neil thibodaux: /* Jamie's Timeline */

2026-09-06T01:18:48Z

Jamie's Timeline

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	* The explanation begins with the Attribute's description at the top of the page.		* The explanation begins with the Attribute's description at the top of the page.
	* At the bottom of the page, you will find examples from my interfaces with Maricopa County <u>and</u> examples taken from government documents addressing [[The Anomalies\|Election Anomalies.]]		* At the bottom of the page, you will find examples from my interfaces with Maricopa County <u>and</u> examples taken from government documents addressing [[The Anomalies\|Election Anomalies.]]
			* Jamie's Timeline may be used to navigate between the different short stories.

	Ultimately, a heat map is generated based on the number of examples from My Story and Election Anomalies.		Ultimately, a heat map is generated based on the number of examples from My Story and Election Anomalies.

Neil thibodaux: /* Jamie's Timeline */

2026-09-06T01:17:28Z

Jamie's Timeline

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	It is important to understand that Maricopa County <u>is not obligated</u> to comply with the Green Book's standards. The Green Book is required for Federal departments and agencies within the executive branch. However, the Green Book's standards may be applied to local governments based on the following statement:<blockquote>"The Green Book may also be adopted by federal entities outside the executive branch and by nonfederal entities, such as state, local, and quasi-governmental entities and nonprofit organizations, as a framework for an internal control system."</blockquote>I thought it fair to compare Maricopa methods of internal control (i.e., governance) to the ideal method, which is a Federal Standard. You may make your own comparisons. You may also have similar unpleasant experiences with Maricopa County or any other county in Arizona. Your frustration may very well be associated with poor governance; your county's management may not even know what good looks like.		It is important to understand that Maricopa County <u>is not obligated</u> to comply with the Green Book's standards. The Green Book is required for Federal departments and agencies within the executive branch. However, the Green Book's standards may be applied to local governments based on the following statement:<blockquote>"The Green Book may also be adopted by federal entities outside the executive branch and by nonfederal entities, such as state, local, and quasi-governmental entities and nonprofit organizations, as a framework for an internal control system."</blockquote>I thought it fair to compare Maricopa methods of internal control (i.e., governance) to the ideal method, which is a Federal Standard. You may make your own comparisons. You may also have similar unpleasant experiences with Maricopa County or any other county in Arizona. Your frustration may very well be associated with poor governance; your county's management may not even know what good looks like.

	Jamie's Timeline (below) is a collection of short stories.		Jamie's Timeline (below) is a collection of short stories. For navigation purposes, this is what you can expect with each short story.

			* My interface with Maricopa County is described.
			* Relevant Principles from the Green Book are identified with Notable Governance Observations.
			* Relevant Attributes from the Green Book are identified by number and listed under Potential Governance Gaps.
			* An explanation of the relationship between my story and a specific Green Book attribute can be found by clicking attribute number, such as [[1.01]].
			* The explanation begins with the Attribute's description at the top of the page.
			* At the bottom of the page, you will find examples from my interfaces with Maricopa County <u>and</u> examples taken from government documents addressing [[The Anomalies\|Election Anomalies.]]

			Ultimately, a heat map is generated based on the number of examples from My Story and Election Anomalies.

			This method of assessment was used to identify recurring governance problems. This assessment is not trying to prove malicious or criminal activity. We believe Maricopa County employees are doing their best, but their best is misguided in the absence of clear standards for internal controls.

	== Jamie's Timeline ==		== Jamie's Timeline ==

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Neil thibodaux at 00:58, 6 September 2026

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	This section contains a ~~chronological narrative~~ of ~~events~~ that ~~led~~ to the ~~identification~~ of governance ~~performance gaps in~~ Maricopa County, Arizona.		This section contains provides personal examples of poor governance by Maricopa County. In many of my interfaces with Maricopa County, I felt something was wrong with the way Maricopa County manages their affairs. From my business experience, I had a sense for good governance. In my opinion, Maricopa County's management practices were less than adequate.

			I needed a standard to back up my opinions. Governance applies in the private and governmental sectors. However, governance practices aren't the same; there are similarities, but I needed a governance standard for a government entity. I found a suitable standard in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) [https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107721.pdf Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government,]which is normally called the "Green Book."

			In "Jamie's Timeline" (below), key events during my search for accountability are retold for the purpose of showing acts of poor governance by comparing my experience to the Green Book as a standard.

			It is important to understand that Maricopa County <u>is not obligated</u> to comply with the Green Book's standards. The Green Book is required for Federal departments and agencies within the executive branch. However, the Green Book's standards may be applied to local governments based on the following statement:<blockquote>"The Green Book may also be adopted by federal entities outside the executive branch and by nonfederal entities, such as state, local, and quasi-governmental entities and nonprofit organizations, as a framework for an internal control system."</blockquote>I thought it fair to compare Maricopa methods of internal control (i.e., governance) to the ideal method, which is a Federal Standard. You may make your own comparisons. You may also have similar unpleasant experiences with Maricopa County or any other county in Arizona. Your frustration may very well be associated with poor governance; your county's management may not even know what good looks like.

			Jamie's Timeline (below) is a collection of short stories.

	== Jamie's Timeline ==		== Jamie's Timeline ==

	{{Template:Jamies_Timeline}}__FORCETOC__		{{Template:Jamies_Timeline}}__FORCETOC__

Neil thibodaux: /* Timeline */

2026-09-04T21:26:49Z

Timeline

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	This section contains a chronological narrative of events that led to the identification of governance performance gaps in Maricopa County, Arizona.		This section contains a chronological narrative of events that led to the identification of governance performance gaps in Maricopa County, Arizona.

	== Timeline ==		== Jamie's Timeline ==

	~~# [[Preface]] — Author's introduction~~		{{Template:Jamies_Timeline}}__FORCETOC__
	~~# [[2020~~: ~~The Event]] — The November 2020 general election anomalies~~
	~~# [[2001: The Journey Begins]] — Starting to ask questions about lessons learned~~
	~~# [[November 2024: Midterm Election]] — The Katie Hobbs situation~~
	~~# [[December 2024: Gaining Support]] — Resolution submission~~
	~~# [[April 15, 2025: Public Records Request]] — Public Records Request process~~
	~~# [[May 15, 2025: Let’s Play Hot Potato]] — Public Records Request runaround~~
	~~# [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court\|March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Chose to be Represented in Court]] - Legal Team's Defense Brief~~
	~~# [[August 3, 2026: Submitted Complaint]] — Formal complaint submission__FORCETOC__~~