Iowa Auditor Rob Sand uncovered $756,000 in improper or undocumented spending by small town governments in 2023, citing staffing and oversight issues.
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand revealed $756,000 in improper or undocumented spending by small town government bodies in 2023. Staffing and oversight issues are to blame for the financial mismanagement. Sand recommends that small communities should police each other, increasing penalties for fraudulent use of taxpayer funds and mandating prison sentences for large-scale theft to deter misuse of public funds.
June 14, 2024
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