Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Quitman High School Bookkeeper August 5, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Memory Smith, former Quitman High School Bookkeeper, on one count of …
State Auditor Shad White Issues Statement on Jacob VanLandingham, Former Brett Favre Business Partner, Guilty Plea July 24, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – “I applaud federal prosecutors for their continued work on this case,” said State Auditor Shad White. “I’m …
Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Community College Technician July 16, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Timothy Lucius, former Itawamba Community College Telecommunications and …
State Auditor Demands Over $42,000 from Indianola Aldermen July 10, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have served City of Indianola Aldermen Ruben Woods, Marvin Elder, and Sam Brock Jr. with …
Auditor’s Office Releases Report on Chronic Absenteeism July 8, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi’s K-12 chronic absenteeism rate has surged—and at a much faster rate than her border states—according to a new report released today by State Auditor Shad …
Auditor’s Office Arrests Probation Officer Accused of Embezzlement July 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer for Court Programs, Inc …
Former High School Financial Secretary Pleads Guilty of Embezzlement May 20, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Dana Walker, former H.W. Byers High School Financial Secretary, pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Walker was …
Auditor’s Office Announces Operation Payback and Secures First Indictment May 16, 2024 JACKSON – Today State Auditor Shad White announced his office has been conducting a detailed investigation into unemployment compensation fraud called Operation Payback …
Auditor Arrests Couple Accused of Receiving Fraudulent Unemployment Benefits May 9, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Brandon Williams and Miranda Trulove for conspiracy to defraud …
Auditor’s Office Releases Report on Benefits of an Inspector General in Governor’s Office May 7, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi should consider funding an Inspector General (IG) for the Governor’s office according to a new report from State Auditor Shad …
State Auditor Employee Receives Highest CPA Exam Score in Mississippi April 22, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is proud to announce that Abney Brewer, an employee in the state agency audit division of the Office of the State …
Former Mayor of Beulah Guilty of Embezzlement April 18, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Bertha Thomas, the former Mayor of Beulah, has pled guilty to Embezzlement. Bertha was arrested by agents in February of 2024 and …
Auditor Arrests Woman Accused of Fraudulently Receiving Unemployment Benefits April 15, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Sharccara McNair for submitting fraudulent certifications to …
Former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk Arrested April 8, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Effie Ramsey, former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk, for embezzlement …
Former Ellisville Deputy City Clerk Guilty of Embezzlement March 21, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Ellisville Deputy City Clerk Emerald Wuertz has pled guilty to Embezzlement. Wuertz was arrested by agents in …
Three Arrested in Mississippi for Their Involvement in an Organized Fraud Enterprise March 20, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Yesterday State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Christy Gomez, Larry Hodge, and Michael Norman …
U.S. House Ways and Means Offers Federal TANF Reform Package After Mississippi Scandal March 18, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Federal lawmakers and leaders of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee last week introduced seven new pieces of legislation in Congress …
Mississippi School Administrative Spending Continues to Climb March 11, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi continues to prioritize spending on administration over spending inside the classroom according to a new report released today by State Auditor Shad …
“My office has recovered more misspent money for the taxpayers in the last five years than in any other five-year period, and the credit goes to investigators and prosecutors for closing out cases like this.” Original Press Release from DA Crosby Parker …
State Auditor Counter-Sues Favre for TANF Funds February 5, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White’s office counter-sued Brett Favre for hundreds of thousands of welfare dollars. Last February, Favre sued White for defamation for truthful …
