Maury County Employee Indicted After Clocking In Before Arriving at Work
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Kim Davis, an employee of the Maury County Clerk and Master’s Office, after investigators determined she received at least $2,075.95 for time she did not work.
The investigation began after Maury County officials identified and reported questionable time reporting.
Investigators determined that between October 14, 2024, and December 17, 2025, Davis used a mobile timekeeping application on her personal cell phone without authorization to clock in before arriving at the Maury County Judicial Center in Columbia.
Investigators compared Davis’ electronic time records with records showing when she used her keycard to enter the building. Of the 250 workdays reviewed, Davis clocked in before entering the building on 202 days. The differences ranged from several minutes to hours and totaled at least 83 hours, 25 minutes, and 14 seconds.
These time entries also increased Davis’ compensatory time balances by pushing her reported hours beyond a normal 40-hour workweek.
Based upon this investigation, on August 18, 2026, the Maury County Grand Jury indicted Kim Davis on one count of theft over $1,000, one count of falsification of government records, one count of forgery, and one count of official misconduct.
“Employee time records must accurately reflect when public employees are actually working,” said Comptroller Jason Mumpower. “Clear policies for remote work and proper supervisory review of employee time records are important safeguards against inaccurate or unauthorized compensation.”
To view the investigative report, go to tncot.cc/doireports. To view a map depicting Comptroller investigations, go to tncot.cc/mappinginvestigations
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse of public money in Tennessee, call the Comptroller’s toll-free hotline at 800.232.5454, or file a report online at: tncot.cc/fraud. Follow us on X/Twitter @TNCOT and Instagram @tncot
Media contact: John Dunn, Director of Communications, 615.401.7755 or john.dunn@cot.tn.gov
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