Report on investigations regarding misuse of public funds in the cities of Canton, Whalan released
(ABC 6 News) – State Auditor Julie Blaha has issued two investigative reports regarding the misuse of public funds in the cities of Canton and Whalan.
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“This result demonstrates the strong cooperation between my office, law enforcement, and the County Attorney,” said Auditor Blaha. “Our financial analyses and local government expertise helped hold a former city employee accountable for wrongdoing and to obtain financial restitution for the cities of Canton and Whalan.”
According to a press release "in 2019, an OSA investigation found $134,639 in apparently improper payments to the former Clerk/Treasurer of Canton. In 2020, an OSA investigation found $13,770 in apparently improper payments to the former Clerk/Treasurer in Whalan, who was also the subject of the OSA’s City of Canton Investigative Report."
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