Apprenticeships On The Rise In State, UC
Apprenticeships rapidly increasing in popularity across Tennessee and across the Upper Cumberland. A new study completed by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office showed the number of apprenticeships nearly doubled in the last ten years, with much of the growth 2021. Workforce Connections Assistant Director Jeremiah Miller said the rise in apprenticeships is due to the validation they […]
Overton Budget Committee Continues Looking For Cuts
Overton County Commission Chair Darwin Clark said the county’s budget committee is back at work looking at every possible way to save money. A County Commission meeting scheduled for Monday postponed while the committee continues its work. Clark said one of the main goals of the committee has been to reduce the size of the […]
Property Tax Elimination Could Pose Risks To Celina
Celina has the legal right to stop property taxes under state law, but the move could pose additional challenges to funding a city’s programs, personnel, and general operations. That according to Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications John Dunn. The Celina Board of Aldermen discussed its desire to eliminate the town’s property tax in its […]
Jamestown City Recorder Indicted On Multiple Counts
A State Comptroller’s Office investigation has lead to the indictment of Jamestown City Recorder Gail Dishmon. The charges involve her personal natural gas account and questionable compensation. Comptroller’s Office Communications Director John Dunn said the investigation began after the city’s financial auditor found delinquent balances in December of last year. “She was failing to pay […]
Van Buren Has 8 Audit Findings With 6 Repeats
A Tennessee Comptroller’s Office audit of Van Buren County has found eight findings with six reoccurring from last year. Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said repeated findings show a, “Lack of management’s ability to correct a problem.” However, Dunn said the county has made some progress. “We have had conversations, and county leadership has […]
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 […]
Comptroller Office: ARP Money Can Be Used To Purchase Hospital
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office confirmed American Rescue Plan money could be used to purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins questioned whether that could happen. Director of Communications John Dunn said public health expenditures fall under permitted uses. “I think the concern that we would have would be making sure you have enough […]
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 […]
Cookeville City Manager Release Statement Following FD Investigation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the recent events involving a firefighter pay scam should not reflect on the entire fire department. In a release by the city Friday afternoon, Mills said an internal investigation had been launched prior to the Tennessee Comptroller Office’s investigation. Retired Cookeville Fire Captain Marvin Montgomery and current Captain Shawn […]
Comptroller’s Office Holding Meeting For Federal Funding Guidance
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office will hold a Tuesday meeting to provide guidance for spending federal money. State Senator Mark Pody said this is also an opportunity for non-profit organizations and businesses to find out what money is available. Pody said this education is critical, with a lack of guidelines. “To make sure that the money […]
