Former Tax Collector Clerk pleads guilty to embezzlement
Phillips was prosecuted by the Rankin County District Attorney’s Office.
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Lee County woman pleads to theft of government funds
Burgess will be sentenced by the US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi in September of this year.
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Auditor’s Office announces Operation Payback and secures first indictment
Operation Payback is different from most other investigations in the State Auditor’s office because of a unique data analytics tool that auditors used.
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Couple arrested for receiving fraudulent unemployment benefits
All persons arrested by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Report on benefits of an Inspector General in the Governor’s Office issued
There are currently nine statewide Offices of Inspector General around the country.
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State Auditor employee receives highest CPA exam score in Mississippi
Abney joined the Office of the State Auditor through the “Stay in the ‘Sip” program.
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Former Mayor of Beulah Guilty of Embezzlement
Thomas’ sentencing order has been filed with the Bolivar County Circuit Clerk’s office for public inspection.
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Woman accused of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits
If convicted, McNair faces up to 18 years in prison and $30,000 in fines.
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Former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk arrested
Ramsey faces up to 20 years and $5,000 in fines if convicted.
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Former Lawrence County Tax Collector Clerk guilty of embezzlement
Summers is guilty of reversing transactions for vehicle registration and renewals and then taking the cash payments for herself.
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