Lack Of Oversight At Forefront Of Cookeville FD Comptroller Investigation
A lack of management oversight within the Cookeville Fire Department led to an alleged time sheet fraud according to a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. Retired Captain Marvin Montgomery and current Fire Captain Shawn Roberson would clock a 24 hour work day at the fire department. While also clocking an eight to nine hour shift at the […]
2 Cookeville Firemen Indicted On Payroll Scheme
A former Cookeville Fire Captain faces charges after he allegedly took some $32,212 in compensation he did not deserve. Marvin Montgomery worked for the Cookeville Fire Department and as a part-time instructor at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy in Bell Buckle. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office found in an investigation that Montgomery put down […]
Former Monterey Mayor Sworn In As Ward 4 Alderman
Former Mayor Bill Wiggins will rejoin the Monterey Board of Aldermen after being sworn in Monday. Members of the board voted 5-2 in favor of Wiggins but not without discussion of an alleged Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation. “I actually contacted the Comptroller,” Mayor J.J. Reels said during the meeting. “And they said the only thing they […]
Comptroller’s Office Recommends Celina Tax Hike
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is recommending that Celina increases its property tax by six cents for the next fiscal year. Mayor Tonya Spears said the increase will be up to the Board of Aldermen once the budgeting process begins. “We received that the other day, and we thought we better just go ahead and mention […]
State Concerns About Van Buren Adding Own General Sessions Court
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has concerns about Van Buren County wanting to have its own general sessions court. John Dunn is Director of Communications for The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. Dunn said adding a judge would require significant funding and the county would need to show it can cut its budget by whatever the […]
Comptroller’s Office Said Van Buren Finances In Good Shape
Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications said Tuesday’s decision against the Van Buren Wheel tax will not immediately affect the county. Dunn said the county’s property tax will provide enough county revenue for the remainder of the year. “Van Buren County implemented a property tax increase at that time, and it is that revenue that […]
Tennessee Reports Increase in Elder Financial Exploitation
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office reports an 87 percent increase in the financial exploitation of the elderly over the last four years. Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau President Robyn Householder said scammers prey on elders during situations like stock market instability, COVID-19 and natural disasters. Householder said tornado relief scams have slowed since March, but charities […]
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 […]
Deputy Comptroller: Van Buren in Dire Financial Shape
An official from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office told Van Buren County officials the county is running out of money and brave decisions need to be made. Deputy Comptroller Jason Mumpower addressed the Van Buren County Commission at its monthly meeting Tuesday night. He said commissioners need to be honest about their problems and take steps […]
