JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - An investigation of a Whistleblower complaint into potential fraud by a former Neelyville employee has been released.
According to the Missouri State Auditor’s Office, the investigation began when a Whistleblower contacted the state’s hotline accusing former Neelyville City Clerk Ginna Davis of misusing taxpayer money.
The state auditor’s office announced on Thursday, March 20 that their investigation found the Whistleblower complaint credible.
State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says the investigation found there was a potential for fraudulent transactions including insufficient cash deposits, questionable expenditures that are not supported by invoices, and concerns with payroll checks.
An audit has now been launched to find out the extent of the potential fraud.
Neelyville’s Board of Aldermen reportedly passed a resolution inviting the State Auditor’s Office to conduct the audit.
“Our investigation uncovered the potential for fraud in a number of areas in the City of Neelyville, but there’s still a lot we don’t know that the audit can help us uncover,” Fitzpatrick said in a released statement. “We want to get answers for the people of Neelyville who deserve to know the truth about what’s happening with their tax dollars. With the current mayor and Board of Aldermen requesting this audit, I am hopeful we will get the cooperation and access we need to complete a detailed review of the city’s finances and operations and that recommendations made...
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