Supreme Court Sides With State Auditor In Palmertree Ruling

April 10, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that the Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the Interlocutory Appeal filed by Warren County Circuit Clerk Shelly Ashley-Palmertree.

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Settlement Announced In Robert Graham Litigation

April 8, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that an out-of-court settlement has been agreed to with Hinds County Supervisor Robert Graham involving litigation concerning Graham’s conducting training while employed by the Jackson Police Department.

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State Auditor Recovers Over $30,000 In Panola County

April 3, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced the recovery and return of more than $30,000 during two check presentations in Panola County today.

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State Auditor Releases Financial Assessment of Publicly Owned Rural Hospitals

April 2, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering has released an in-depth study of Mississippi’s publicly owned, rural hospitals’ financial health. Public finances and the efficiency and effectiveness of their use are areas frequently studied by the Office of the State Auditor.

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House Bill 1318 Signed Into Law

March 25, 2014

JACKSON- New legislation allowing the State Auditor’s Office to conduct compliance and performance audits on state-funded economic development bond programs has been signed into law by Governor Phil Bryant.

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State Funded Programs Added to Auditor’s Purview

March 12, 2014

JACKSON- Landmark legislation allowing the State Auditor’s Office to conduct compliance and performance audits on state-funded economic development bond programs has unanimously passed both the House of Representatives and Senate.

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State Auditor Recovers Additional Money from Beef Plant Investigation

March 5, 2014

State Auditor Stacey Pickering recovered an additional $48,933.35 as part of the long-term investigation into the failed beef processors plant in Yalobusha County and presented the check to State Treasurer Lynn Fitch today.

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Judge Thomas Rules That Palmertree Can Not Use Public Funds In Lawsuit

March 4, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Dewayne Thomas ordered Warren County Circuit Clerk Shelly Palmertree to no longer use taxpayer money to pay for her attorneys’ fees.

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State Auditor Announces Sentencing Of Former Town Of Anguilla Employee

February 20, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Manika Kelly, a former clerk for the Town of Anguilla, has pleaded guilty to one felony count of Grand Larceny.

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Belzoni Alderman Indicted For Forgery

February 14, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today Special Agents from the Auditor’s Office arrested Belzoni Alderman Charles Thurman at the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office.

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