Delaware’s elected state Auditor, Kathleen K. McGuiness, was indicted yesterday on charges including conflict-of-interest, theft, official misconduct and intimidation.

Statement of Common Cause Delaware Director Claire Snyder-Hall

Se supone que el servicio público consiste en servir al público.

Los funcionarios electos no deben utilizar su poder para beneficiar a sus hijos, llenar los bolsillos de sus partidarios políticos o tratar su cargo electo como un feudo personal. Todos hemos visto una ejemplo de alto perfil De tal comportamiento en los últimos años, pero todavía no está bien.

If these charges are true, they are a particularly egregious violation of the public trust. Delaware’s Auditor is supposed to prevent and detect these sorts of activities, to protect our taxpayer dollars from misuse. Our state officials are supposed to act in el interés público, no los suyos.

Delawareans shouldn’t have to wonder what our elected officials are up to, or whose interests are being served.

We appreciate the work of the grand jury, and we will be watching this case closely.