The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found several questionable financial transactions and discrepancies within the Coffee County Emergency Communications District.
An investigation has determined the district made a payment of $15,000 to former director Steve DeFord for services he provided related to the district’s new building. The Board approved this questionable payment, which was above the director’s normal salary, ten months after the completion of the building project, and two months after the director announced his retirement.
The $15,000 payment was processed through the district’s bank account with no payroll deductions withheld.
Comptroller investigators also identified multiple payments totaling $3,400 to three employees’ relatives. These payments appear to be in conflict with the county’s nepotism policy.
Comptroller investigators have reviewed their findings and recommendations with the district attorney general for the Fourteenth Judicial District.
Comptroller Finds Questionable Activity at Coffee County E911
Oct 4, 2018 | 5:00 AM