Opinion

"Our review noted instances where business expenses were not supported by an approved expense report. Expense reports were being submitted which did not have receipts attached; did not identify the individuals for whom the expense was incurred; and on substantially all expenses there was no stated business purpose for the expense."

Herald-Leader investigations into excessive spending by the Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Association of Counties reveal that both groups provide their executive directors BMW SUVs. Yet, there's plenty of Kentucky-made vehicle options: Toyota in Georgetown; Ford in Louisville and even the Corvette plant in Bowling Green. Not sporting one of these brands certainly seems off-message for organizations that help local governments with economic issues and that promote the commonwealth nationally.

Lexington's Convention and Visitors Bureau stirred up a bit of controversy recently by choosing a blue depiction of seminal Thoroughbred stallion Lexington as the image representative of the Horse Capital of the World.