The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has completed new research into registered apprenticeships in Tennessee. Registered apprenticeships are a work-based learning model that combines on-the-job training, paid work experience, classroom instruction, and mentorship.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the discovery of questionable activity by a sitting Hamilton County Commissioner. In keeping with Comptroller’s Office policy, the name of the commissioner is being withheld because no criminal charges have been filed.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Rosemary Downs, the former treasurer of the Upperman High School Fishing Booster Club in Baxter, TN. The booster club supports the school’s fishing team and is led by parents and other volunteers.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Fentress County Sheriff’s Department, has resulted in the indictment of Mark Crabtree, who served as captain within the Fentress County Rescue Squad.
A new investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas, who has served as Sheriff since 2014.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Michelle Spraggins, who has served as the Crockett County mayor’s full-time bookkeeper since 1999.
Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower is pleased to announce that Rebecca Mink has been named as the Small Business Advocate within the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower is pleased to announce a significant accomplishment by nine 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, 2023.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of David Eaves, the former transportation manager for Hamilton County Schools. The investigation began after Hamilton County Schools officials reported the problem.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of James DeFoor, a former Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the 26th Judicial District comprised of Chester, Henderson, and Madison counties.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Andrew Woodbury, the former Assistant Director of the Hamilton County Schools Department of School Nutrition (HCSN).
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Kimberly Brown, the former treasurer of the Greeneville School Support Corporation’s Dance Team Booster Club. The dance team booster club supported the Greeneville Middle and High School dance teams.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictments of Brian Lane and Tiffany Koelsch, who are employed at Scotts Hill Elementary School in Henderson County. The investigation began after Henderson County School System officials reported time reporting inconsistencies.
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Daylon McPeake, the former fire chief of the Henderson County Volunteer Fire Department’s Station 7.
A new forensic audit of Tennessee State University includes 57 observations and 60 recommendations related to how TSU handles a variety of core responsibilities including budget monitoring, collecting tuition, awarding scholarships, and many more.