New State Fiscal Guidelines Will Help Schools Like White
New guidelines designed to help local school systems maintain fiscal responsibility fit well within what local systems are doing already. The Comptroller’s Office offers 10 steps to plan responsibly, meet legal requirements, and build long-term financial stability. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said as decreased enrollment numbers in public schools lead to less […]
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 […]
Comptrollers Office Investigating Former Clay County 4-H Leader
A former Clay County 4-H Program Assistant is under investigation for improper use of county facilities and the disappearance of county property. The State Comptrollers Office investigation found the former employee had been using a barn and government-owned livestock equipment at the county fairgrounds. He did not have authorization from Clay County or the 4-H […]
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 […]
Comptroller: Keeping County Redistricting Honest Up To Citizens
The redrawing of voting maps for several Upper Cumberland counties has concluded but there are a few steps left in the process. Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications John Dunn said a county’s election commission will formally redraw the precincts and notify residents of changes. Dunn said they receive the changes but hold off on […]
TN Comptroller’s Office Seeing Positive Change In Van Buren Finances
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office said Van Buren County is in a stronger financial position than it was at this time last year. Director of Communications John Dunn said the county’s final budget has not been submitted or reviewed yet. However, Dunn said with more cash in the bank and a better understanding of budget composition […]
Comptroller Pleased With Van Buren Budget
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is pleased with Van Buren County’s newly passed budget. Director of Communications John Dunn said he believes the new budget, including a 45-cent property tax increase, was a win for all involved. “What was important to us all along was that Van Buren’s financial condition could improve,” Dunn said. “And we […]
Comptroller Pleased with Van Buren Progress
The Director of Communications for the Tennessee Comptroller said the office is pleased at the progress Van Buren County has made to balance its budget. John Dunn said the Comptroller’s office has followed the budget process closely. He said he hopes the full County Commission will implement the decisions of the Budget Committee. “I have […]
Comptroller’s Office Says Safeguards In Place
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says the Jackson County Commission does have some authority for oversight of county offices. Director of Communications John Dunn says there are built in safeguards that can be used to prevent fraud and abuse. This as officials in Jackson County express frustration with financial irregularities in the clerk’s office. Dunn said […]
