Joliet Reviews Policy on City Gas for Administrators
City Manager Beth Beatty is drafting new rules following audit findings of unauthorized fuel usage by staff.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Utilities
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Joliet officials are revising a policy that grants administrators access to city-owned gas pumps. The review follows concerns raised by City Council members regarding oversight and potential misuse of fuel intended for the municipal fleet.
Why it matters
The policy review was prompted by an audit that uncovered significant fuel usage beyond established limits by a city official. City leaders are now benchmarking their reimbursement practices against other municipalities to ensure proper management of public resources.
Joliet provides 12 administrators with keys for city fuel pumps alongside an annual vehicle allowance of $2,487. A 2025 audit revealed that deputy director of public utilities Tony Anczer pumped 276 gallons over his limit.
The players
Beth Beatty
Beth Beatty serves as the Joliet City Manager and is currently responsible for drafting revisions to the municipal gas policy.
Tony Anczer
Tony Anczer is the deputy director of public utilities whose access to city fuel was temporarily revoked following an audit.
The details
The current policy, active since 2009, allows administrators to access fuel pumps meant for city vehicles while also receiving mileage reimbursement at federal rates. An audit in December 2025 led to Tony Anczer reimbursing the city $749 after he was found to have used 154 gallons of gas in a single month.
Timeline
The city gas access policy for administrators was implemented in 2009.
A December 2025 audit discovered excess fuel use, leading to a reimbursement.
Tony Anczer had his gas key access restored on July 15, 2026.
City Council members questioned the gas policy at a meeting on October 20, 2026.
Market Landscape
This policy review reflects a broader municipal effort to tighten oversight on employee benefits and operational expenditures. By benchmarking against standards like Internal Revenue Service mileage reimbursement rates, the city aims to align internal perks with common government practices.
The potential policy change will directly affect the compensation packages and daily work benefits available to Joliet city administrators. Residents may see increased fiscal accountability as the city establishes stricter monitoring for public assets and taxpayer-funded resources.
The takeaway
The move to update fuel usage rules highlights the ongoing need for transparency in municipal administrative benefits. Taxpayers can expect clearer guidelines regarding the distinction between personal vehicle allowances and the use of city-owned utility infrastructure.
Further reading
For more on local governance, visit the Joliet Utilities section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Shaw Local.
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