Fentress Schools Eliminate Audit Finding With Write-Offs
Fentress County addressing a longstanding audit finding following the county commission’s approval of liability write-offs tied to unresolved payroll accounts. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the write-offs stem from audit findings involving payroll liabilities that could not be matched to individuals, an issue that has appeared in audits for several years. “Basically, […]
Livingston Board Increases Water Rates, State Suggestion
Livingston Board of Aldermen increased water rates by 10 percent to try and deal with increasing costs. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said water rates need to maintain the qualifications for the State Revolving Fund Loan. Burnett said the Comptroller recommended the rate increase, as it will allow the town to maintain a solid water and […]
Alexandria Budget And Utilities Raises Comptroller Concerns
The Comptroller’s Office has submitted a letter to Alexandria’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen expressing concerns about the town’s budget and utilities. Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said Alexandria’s Board of Aldermen did not submit the town’s fiscal year budget before the August 31 deadline. Dunn said since the budget was submitted past the […]
State Commend Sparta Officials For Detailed Budget
Sparta’s budget process honored by the Comptroller’s office as a distinguished submission for fiscal year 2026 Mayor Jerry Lowery said he received a letter from the comptroller approving Sparta’s budget. Lowery said the letter commended their process, and thanked the city for its detail, time and effort put into preparing the budget. Lowery said the […]
Comptroller Gives Warning At White County Budget Meeting
State Comptroller Jason Mumpower warned the White County Commissioners Monday night prior to the Budget Committee’s deliberations, come to an agreement on a budget. Mumpower spoke to the Committee via Zoom. Mumpower said the County Commission’s primary function is to produce a budget every year. Mumpower said if the Commissioners could not do it, he […]
State Comptroller Pleased With Van Buren Progress, Will Continue Regular Supervision
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office pleased with Van Buren County’s progress, taking them off of the heightened supervision list. Comptroller Communications Director John Dunn said Van Buren originally went under heightened supervision in 2020 when concerns arose about the county’s spending. He said it appeared that the county was letting its cash reserves fall to a […]
Overton County Schools Audit Finding Under State Investigation
One Overton County audit finding is under investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. Comptroller’s Director of Communications John Dunn said they could not comment on the ongoing investigation. “Our Office has not released a subsequent report related to this investigation, so I can’t say anything more at this time,” Dunn said. “I’m also not able […]
Celina Wastewater Employees Operated Private Business with City Resources
Three Celina Wastewater Treatment Plant employees were found to have been operating a personal business with city resources. Comptroller’s Office Investigators determined that the current plant supervisor, a retired supervisor, and a current plant employee used city resources, such as time, chemicals, the laboratory, and equipment, to perform water sample testing and analyses for their […]
