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Increase in fraudulent business filings

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State Auditor’s Office news release May 20, 2025 – State Auditor Shad White announced that Vernell Survillion, an owner of

Jackson turned in fraudulent time cards, used sick/vacation leave that she did not have.

Public schools are held to rigorous academic standards, and each year they are assessed and schools are rated publicly.

Dec. 12, 2024-State Auditor Shad White announced that Sharccara McNair, a former Hattiesburg business owner, has pleaded guilty to one count

Delivery scams often start with a text message or an email about delivering a package to your address.

This defendant engaged in a scheme that cost taxpayers in Mississippi and throughout the nation millions of dollars.

Jackson faces up to five years and $10,000 in fines if convicted.

If convicted, McNair faces up to 18 years in prison and $30,000 in fines.

While O’Neal was in office, he failed to perform many of his statutorily required duties as Circuit Clerk.