Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Yes, Baker Places Does Need To Be Defunded
In
an ideal world, Baker Places should to be defunded by the San Francisco Board of
Supervisors. Because Baker’s mismanagement of funds extends to many of its
employees which includes Jonathan Vernick, its executive director, one posits that the entire nonprofit
is corrupt. In a practical world, however, it’s difficult to see how the
programs of Baker can be transfer to another nonprofit such as The Progress
Foundation. Is there a way to defund
Baker Places and reorganize the existing programs?
Note to readers: I am actively engaged in the “Jonathan
Vernick Fraud Case,” but I cannot make any comment.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
An Open Letter to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors: Why Jonathan Vernick Needs To Retire
1) Jonathan Vernick nearly had Baker Places defunded when a Client Rights' Advocate was about to file fraud charges based upon a document she had him sign. Source: April 9, 2015 letter in which Vernick admits to a real estate exchange and thus acknowledges he committed fraud, according to Fancher Larson, a rights' advocate, at 1663 Mission.
2) Jonathan Vernick, who is about 65-years old, has mild, but chronic memory loss consistent with dementia. Others around him know this but are protecting him. Why? Sources: Dozens of personal observations and statements by three individuals who have known him for years.
3) In the 2013-2014 fiscal year he lost over $825,000. out of a budget of $11.8 million. This should be a red flag that something is amiss. The Board of Supervisors need to demand some answers starting with the former CFO, Judith Stevenson. Source: IRS 2014 990 form.
4) Jonathan Vernick defrauded a tenant out of over $200,000 by making a real estate trade but then later denying the exchange had taken place. Source: Rent Board charge filed on August 10, 2015.
5) According to 2008 audit by the Controller's office of San Francisco into Baker Places, Inc., there is a consistent pattern of unwillingness or inability to following accepted accounting principles. Source: See 2008 audit with San Francisco's Controller's Office.
6) Jonathan Vernick forged the name of the Chair of the Board, Nick Lederer on a document. I find this quite disturbing if true (and it is true) as it goes to the character of this man. The March 31, 2015 letter (as was the April 9, 2015) was written by Fancher Larson on his behalf and given to me. The signature for this Internet copy could not have been signed by Mr. Lederer since he knew nothing about the letter when I asked him about it. Sources: Fancher Larson and April letter sent to Mr. Lederer.
7) Jonathan Vernick had 6 clients removed from 54-56 Francis Street by having case managers tell various lies about repair to the building (when in fact the building was being sold to make up over a $825,000 loss from the previous year). This is disturbing because Jonathan Vernick and/or his representatives have created a culture of deception. Source: Personal observations.
8) The mismanagement of funds has been going on for years and thus a police report was filed about possible embezzlement charges on September 2, 2015 with the San Francisco Police Department. Clearly, without Jonathan Vernick's immediate retirement, nothing will change. Source: See police report.
2) Jonathan Vernick, who is about 65-years old, has mild, but chronic memory loss consistent with dementia. Others around him know this but are protecting him. Why? Sources: Dozens of personal observations and statements by three individuals who have known him for years.
3) In the 2013-2014 fiscal year he lost over $825,000. out of a budget of $11.8 million. This should be a red flag that something is amiss. The Board of Supervisors need to demand some answers starting with the former CFO, Judith Stevenson. Source: IRS 2014 990 form.
4) Jonathan Vernick defrauded a tenant out of over $200,000 by making a real estate trade but then later denying the exchange had taken place. Source: Rent Board charge filed on August 10, 2015.
5) According to 2008 audit by the Controller's office of San Francisco into Baker Places, Inc., there is a consistent pattern of unwillingness or inability to following accepted accounting principles. Source: See 2008 audit with San Francisco's Controller's Office.
6) Jonathan Vernick forged the name of the Chair of the Board, Nick Lederer on a document. I find this quite disturbing if true (and it is true) as it goes to the character of this man. The March 31, 2015 letter (as was the April 9, 2015) was written by Fancher Larson on his behalf and given to me. The signature for this Internet copy could not have been signed by Mr. Lederer since he knew nothing about the letter when I asked him about it. Sources: Fancher Larson and April letter sent to Mr. Lederer.
7) Jonathan Vernick had 6 clients removed from 54-56 Francis Street by having case managers tell various lies about repair to the building (when in fact the building was being sold to make up over a $825,000 loss from the previous year). This is disturbing because Jonathan Vernick and/or his representatives have created a culture of deception. Source: Personal observations.
8) The mismanagement of funds has been going on for years and thus a police report was filed about possible embezzlement charges on September 2, 2015 with the San Francisco Police Department. Clearly, without Jonathan Vernick's immediate retirement, nothing will change. Source: See police report.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Jonathan Vernick's Fraud Case: FAQs
What is your concern about Jonathan Vernick?
By his criminal conduct he has committed fraud of nearly $200,000. He illegally evicted me from my rent-controlled apartment at 56 Francis Street. Because he has dementia, he now cannot recall making the real estate exchange before three witnesses.
Why not just file a lawsuit?
A lawsuit will do nothing about Jonathan Vernick remaining at his position of Executive Director of Baker Places in which he disrespects both clients and employees. My goal is to advocate for his immediate removal.
Why should I care?
As a taxpayer of San Francisco you are supporting fraud and mismanagement of public funds. The nearly $12 million spent on this nonprofit could be spent on other projects and/or non-profits.
What proof do you have of your claims?
According to the IRS 990 form, Jonathan Vernick lost over $825,000 in the fiscal year 2013-2014. In addition, he has committed fraud against tenants from a building he owned. Please visit www.defundbakerplaces.blogspot.com for additional proof.
Why don't you just go to the Baker Board of Directors?
There is no functioning Board of Directors as after 25 years in the same position as executive director Jonathan Vernick runs Baker Places without any oversight.
What other resources have you contacted for redress?
The San Francisco Rent Board, The San Francisco Police Department, Community Health Services at 1380 Howard Street, nearly a dozen attorneys, several members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the San Francisco Mayor's office, clients advocates at 1663 Mission, contacted the attorney for Jonathan Vernick, started a blog on September 18, 2015, contacted several members of the media, handed out documents to citizens calling for Jonathan Vernick's removal, and have made several other contacts.
Do you really want Baker Places defunded?
Yes. Although I would accept the position of Executive Director of Baker Places, because of my dedication to the Truth, I would have problems dealing with employees who have been made to do illegal and unethical acts. I fear Baker Places employees have been so corrupted that there is no way I could manage this nonprofit without dismissing many of the employees.
What can I do to help?
Contact your supervisor at Board of Supervisors : Supervisors Information. Also, visit my blog at www.defundbakerplaces.blogspot.com . I will be happy to provide additional documents and background information if you call me at 415-865-0734 or email me at safeway7354@gmail.com.
The San Francisco Rent Board, The San Francisco Police Department, Community Health Services at 1380 Howard Street, nearly a dozen attorneys, several members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the San Francisco Mayor's office, clients advocates at 1663 Mission, contacted the attorney for Jonathan Vernick, started a blog on September 18, 2015, contacted several members of the media, handed out documents to citizens calling for Jonathan Vernick's removal, and have made several other contacts.
Do you really want Baker Places defunded?
Yes. Although I would accept the position of Executive Director of Baker Places, because of my dedication to the Truth, I would have problems dealing with employees who have been made to do illegal and unethical acts. I fear Baker Places employees have been so corrupted that there is no way I could manage this nonprofit without dismissing many of the employees.
What can I do to help?
Contact your supervisor at Board of Supervisors : Supervisors Information. Also, visit my blog at www.defundbakerplaces.blogspot.com . I will be happy to provide additional documents and background information if you call me at 415-865-0734 or email me at safeway7354@gmail.com.
This post was originally posted October 5, 2015 on this blog and subsequently was emended on January 6, 2016.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Demand Department of Public Health Director, Barbara A. Garcia, Replace Jonathan Vernick!
January 4, 2016
Dear Barbara A. Garcia:
Baker Places, Inc. had to pay over $825,000 in back taxes to the
IRS in 2014. An additional $729,000 is still owed. Since I will be posting a
copy of this letter on my blog, www.defundbakerplaces.blogpot.com, I will
provide my readers with a step-by-step guide in accessing this
info:
1. Go to www.citizenaudit.org for the 2014 990 form.
2. On top of page click "Tax Documents (form 990s)".
3. Type in "Baker Places, Inc." and download "2014/06" form
4. Go to page 12, line 27 and see the $825,557 debt.
2. On top of page click "Tax Documents (form 990s)".
3. Type in "Baker Places, Inc." and download "2014/06" form
4. Go to page 12, line 27 and see the $825,557 debt.
[Also, the reader can go to:
Baker Places Inc , a link to 2013 and 2014 where a net loss of $732,000 was recorded on the balance sheet.]
The $1.6 million Jonathan Vernick has lost over the past decade or so shows he is unfit to be executive director of a nonprofit which is funded by the City and County of San Francisco. Thus, I am respectfully requesting that the new contract (beginning on July 1, 2016) require Vernick to step down and be replaced by one who is both honest and capable.
Baker Places Inc , a link to 2013 and 2014 where a net loss of $732,000 was recorded on the balance sheet.]
The $1.6 million Jonathan Vernick has lost over the past decade or so shows he is unfit to be executive director of a nonprofit which is funded by the City and County of San Francisco. Thus, I am respectfully requesting that the new contract (beginning on July 1, 2016) require Vernick to step down and be replaced by one who is both honest and capable.
There are some insiders in Baker who
are quite capable, such as Masami Endo, who knows how the funds are
administered and could immediately take the position; also, on an interim basis
I would volunteer for the position until I could find a suitable replacement.
As noted in my November 30, 2015 post
on my blog, www.defundbakerplaces.blogspot.com , it appears as though funds
from an outside entity separate from Baker is comingling its funds with Baker
Place’s funds. This is why an audit will be necessary to understand what is
going on and thus I urge you to request Ben Rosenfield to update his 2008 audit.
Readers can access this by:
1. Go to www.sfcontroller.org.
2. Click on “Find a Report” on the main page.
3. Type in “Baker Places, Inc.”
4. Click the “search” button to download.
2. Click on “Find a Report” on the main page.
3. Type in “Baker Places, Inc.”
4. Click the “search” button to download.
Please note that the 2008 audit had 9
recommendations for DPH to implement as a result of Baker's mismanagement (see
page 3, "Recommendations").
Also, I am requesting that after a complete examination of the books at
Baker that you and others at your office make a legal referral to the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) if there is found: embezzlement, theft of public
funds, fraud and other crimes.
While visiting my blog, www.defundbakerplaces.blogspot.com you might like to check out some popular posts:
- “How we got into this mess : a subjective first-person account” posted on November 5, 2015
- “Top ten reasons I hate Jonathan Vernick,” posted on December 6, 2015.
- "Jonathan Vernick: Wrongful eviction charge" posted on September 29, 2015.
Follow-up:
To resolve the above matter, I am requesting a meeting with you or an administrator at DPH by January 17, 2016. Please telephone me at (415)-865-0734, or email me at safeway7354@gmail.com or write me at my home address. Thank you for your kind assistance in providing housing for the outcasts of our society!
To resolve the above matter, I am requesting a meeting with you or an administrator at DPH by January 17, 2016. Please telephone me at (415)-865-0734, or email me at safeway7354@gmail.com or write me at my home address. Thank you for your kind assistance in providing housing for the outcasts of our society!
Sincerely Yours,
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