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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 her personal natural gas utility ... Read More »

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 indicated to us that it ... Read More »

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 printing final maps until the ... Read More »

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 money going forward to operate ... Read More »

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 that the county is moving ... Read More »

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 Roberson face charges of payroll ... Read More »

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 is going to be allocated, ... Read More »

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 Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement ... Read More »

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 the same hours worked at ... Read More »

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 are authorized to say and ... Read More »