Former DeKalb County Band Boosters Treasurer Indicted After Misappropriating More Than $48,000
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Smithville City Police Department, has resulted in the indictment of Megan Mosley, the former treasurer of the DeKalb County Band Boosters, which supported the high school’s Fighting Tiger Marching Band.
The investigation began after DeKalb County school officials identified and reported discrepancies involving the booster club's finances.
Investigators determined that Mosley misappropriated at least $48,650.42 from the booster club between 2021 and 2025. Most of the money, $44,821.92, was transferred from the booster club's Venmo account to Mosley's personal bank account or to a family member. Investigators determined that Mosley later repaid $10,320.08, leaving $34,501.84 unrecovered.
Investigators also found that Mosley diverted at least $3,828.50 in band participation dues and fundraising proceeds. This included at least $2,543.50 in Venmo collections that were never deposited into the booster club's bank account and $1,285 from a band car wash fundraiser. Although the fundraiser generated at least $1,300, only $15 was deposited into the booster club's bank account.
In addition, investigators determined that Mosley submitted false financial reports to the booster club's board by overstating the organization's bank balances.
Investigators also identified at least $74,040.97 in questionable disbursements because the booster club did not maintain adequate receipts, invoices, and other financial records needed to determine whether the expenditures benefited the band program.
Based upon this investigation, in August 2026, the DeKalb County Grand Jury indicted Megan Mosley on one count of theft over $10,000 and three counts of forgery.
“Booster club officers are entrusted with funds raised by students, parents, and the community,” said Comptroller Mumpower. “Maintaining accurate records, properly separating financial duties, and providing meaningful oversight are essential to protecting those funds and ensuring they are used to benefit students.”
The booster club was dissolved on December 18, 2025.
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Media contact: John Dunn, Director of Communications, 615.401.7755 or john.dunn@cot.tn.gov
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