Comptroller’s Office Recommends A Centralized Budget System For Overton
The State Comptroller’s Office recommends that Overton County adopts a centralized budget system but County Executive Ben Danner said it is not a priority right now. “Some counties the Highway Department just purchases on their own, the county purchases on their own and then the schools do,” Danner said. “But here, the Highway Department and […]
Warren Airport Under Review By State Comptroller’s Office
The State Comptroller’s Office currently reviewing certain operations of the Warren County Memorial Airport. Communications Director John Dunn said the office usually does not confirm investigations, but the release timing of a previous audit created a unique situation. “We released Warren County’s annual audit back in February, and in the audit, we actually disclosed that […]
Van Buren Audit Committee Addressing Finding Against Group
Van Buren Audit Committee Chair Barry Austin said the committee has taken measures to ensure it remains active. A State Comptroller’s Office report of Van Buren County found the audit committee was not functioning. Austin said new members have been appointed to the committee made up of four residents. “One of our members passed away, […]
State Comptroller’s Office Reports Two Findings In White Co Audit
A State Comptroller report found two findings inside White County government for the year ended June 30th, 2021. The Office of County Clerk received one finding with the State Comptroller’s Office reviewing operations. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the investigation has been ongoing for some three years over mishandling of money. “I don’t want […]
Putnam Sheriff’s Office 6th Year Of Clean Audits From State
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has earned another clean audit making six years in a row with no findings. Sheriff Eddie Farris said he considers the the county has one of the larger offices in the state. “As Sheriff, I would like to take the credit, but I will not,” Farris said. “The credit goes […]
Collins: Comptroller Has Concerns On Purchasing Local Hospital With ARP Money
The State Comptroller’s Office has reservations on Clay County and Celina possibly using American Rescue Plan funding to purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he spoke with Comptroller Jason Mumpower Thursday about the possibility. “Could the city, county afford to run it, so he had some concerns there,” Collins said. “He […]
Celina Approves First Reading Of Water Increase After Comptroller’s Recommendation
Celina Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday that will increase water rates by $2.20. Mayor Luke Collins said the State Comptroller’s Office recommended the change to bring the price to $10.80 per 1000 gallons. “The city of Celina water department has lost money in water five years in a row,” […]
DA Dunaway Said No Criminal Activity Involved In CPD Canine Team Findings
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the findings of a State Comptroller’s investigation into the Cookeville Police Department Canine Team are not criminal in nature. “There will be no action by my office,” Dunaway said. “As far as I am concerned, it was an audit report from the Comptroller’s Office, which is the case for many […]
State Audit On UCHRA Reports Four Findings
A state audit of the Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency found four findings, two related to board oversight. In the audit of all the state’s human resources agencies released Tuesday, the state comptroller’s office found excessive absenteeism by UCHRA board members. In fiscal year 2019, 28 of the 51 policy council members attended less than […]
