An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that Julie Odom, the former director of the 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts, improperly authorized rent assistance and submitted falsified documents involving a participant with whom she resided.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Michael Browning Jr., the former chief of the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in Carroll County. The investigation began after county officials discovered the department’s bank account had been closed with a negative balance.

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has released its first evaluation of the state’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program, offering lawmakers and the public an in-depth look at participation, academic outcomes, program operations, and oversight following the program’s first three years of implementation.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has determined that a former mayor of the Town of Gibson misappropriated $2,000 in public funds for personal gain. The Comptroller’s Office began its review after contract auditors suspected fraud by the former mayor.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that the Weakley County Circuit Court Clerk improperly processed expungements for an individual who did not meet the eligibility requirements under Tennessee law. The investigation began after officials in the 24th Judicial District raised concerns about improper expungement activity.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Mark Eatherly, the former Deputy Executive Director of the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission (MHRC) in Nashville. The investigation began after Metro officials identified questionable financial transactions and reimbursements handled by Eatherly.

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has launched a new Municipal Boundaries Dashboard that allows users to explore the boundaries as reported by all 345 cities and towns in Tennessee on an interactive map.

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason E. Mumpower has announced an upcoming leadership transition within the Office’s division of State Government Finance.

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is marked an important milestone in its fight against fraud, waste, and abuse. The Comptroller’s Division of Investigations, established in 2016, recently issued its 500th investigative report detailing cases of financial wrongdoing across the state.

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.