Comptroller cites numerous ‘weaknesses’ in Carter County’s finances

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office cited Carter County’s finance director in an audit review that he said contained significant weaknesses.

Expenditures exceeding appropriations made by the Carter County Commission was one of the 11 findings detailed in Tuesday’s report including numerous corrections to financial statements that were in disarray.

The report also revealed the Offices of Solid Waste and Director of Schools Brandon Carpenter are under investigation for financial problems.

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— TN Comptroller (@TNCOT) March 21, 2023

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