An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has determined the former treasurer of the White House Heritage Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization misappropriated at least $8,000 from two father-daughter dance events.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Jamie Branin, a former teacher and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student club sponsor at Warren County High School in McMinnville.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in a criminal information being filed against Paul Cross for one count of theft over $10,000. Cross is the executive director of the Energy Efficient Schools Initiative (EESI) in Tennessee.

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Freddie Byrd, the former general manager of the Tarpley Shop Utility District (TSUD) in Pulaski. TSUD provided water service to approximately 1,200 customers prior to its merger with South Giles Utility District earlier this year.

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).