Treasurer Fired After Being Accused Of Stealing $74K From Fire Department In Sparta, Tennessee

The Former Treasurer Of The Mt. Gilead Volunteer Fire Department In Sparta Is Accused Of Knowingly Misappropriating Nearly $74,000 From The Department And White County Firefighters Association, According To An Investigation From The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.

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Lawmakers Look For Compromise On Vacating Tennessee State University’s Board

Tennessee Lawmakers Are Working On A Compromise To Soften The Blow In A Looming Vote To Vacate Tennessee State University’s Board Of Directors Amid Criticism Over The Historically Black College’s Operations.

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Gibson County Audit Reveals Financial Weaknesses & Costly Mistakes

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Has Completed Its Annual Audit Of Gibson County Government For The Fiscal Year Ending On June 30, 2023, And The Results Show That Improvement Is Needed In The County’s Financial Operations.

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Investigation Reveals Poor Bookkeeping Within Sevier County School

An Investigation By The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Focused On A Former Bookkeeper’s Responsibilities Within Catlettsburg Elementary School In Sevierville. The Investigation Began After The School’s Auditor Reported Accounting Irregularities To The Comptroller’s Office.

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Former Scott County Volunteer Fire Chief Indicted For Theft

Investigators Determined That Former Fire Chief Austin Lewallen Stole Paint Rock Volunteer Fire Department Funds Totaling At Least $13,716.71 Between May 2022 And January 2023 In Scott County.

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Former Hardin County Animal Services Director Faces Multi-Count Indictment

Investigators Determined That The Former Hardin County Animal Services Directors Stole At Least $12,117 In Shelter Collections While Serving As Director From January 2019 Until His Employment Was Terminated In January 2023.

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