An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed widespread misuse of public funds in the City of Martin in Weakley County. The findings have led to the indictment of Mayor Randal “Randy” Brundige, Director of Economic and Community Development Bradley “Brad” Thompson, and former city employee Natalie Brundige.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Tabitha Short, the former city clerk for the City of Celina. The investigation began after city officials reported questionable purchases involving the city’s debit and fuel cards.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the guilty plea of Jennifer Porth.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of David Akers, the former fire chief of the Rickman Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) in Overton County. The investigation began after RVFD officials reported questionable use of state grant funds.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that the Hardeman County Clerk charged and collected approximately $13,140 in unlawful fees to officiate at least 219 marriage ceremonies between September 2022 and July 2024.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of DeAndre Brown and Vinessa Brown after investigators determined they misappropriated at least $626,858.63 from Lifeline to Success, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides re-entry services for former offenders.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Peggy Long, the former treasurer of the Lake View Fire Department, Incorporated (LVFD) in Hawkins County. The investigation began after LVFD officers reported suspicious financial activity.

Two investigative reports from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office have led to the indictment of Ashley Stogner, a former recorder for the City of Minor Hill in Giles County. Stogner also worked as a bookkeeper for the Minor Hill Utility District.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of two people in Knox County, including the current Assessor of Property. Investigators determined the Assessor and other county employees violated vehicle use policies.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Leahla Hance, a former School Resource Officer (SRO) with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation began after Cocke County Sheriff’s Department officials reported questionable activity.

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower is celebrating the legacy of former Governor John Isaac Cox by hanging a new portrait of the Sullivan County native in the lobby of his State Capitol office. The portrait joins a collection of many other key figures in state history found on the walls of the first floor of the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the guilty plea of former City of Townsend Manager Danny Williamson after investigators determined he misappropriated at least $3,954 in city funds to make personal purchases. The investigation began after city officials reported questionable purchases to the Comptroller’s Office.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed that officials at the Davis House Child Advocacy Center made questionable and unsupported credit card charges totaling at least $250,709.78.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Valency Horton, the former president of the La Vergne Lake Elementary Parent Teacher Organization.

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower is pleased to announce a significant accomplishment by 14 Tennessee counties. These counties, which are audited by the Comptroller’s division of Local Government Audit, have each received a clean audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.