While a recent state audit highlighted administrative issues under Tennessee State University’s former leadership, TSU’s new president stresses that the school is now on track to improve its financial future.
Metro employee tied to civic projects indicted over misappropriations
A former Metro employee with ties to several civic projects is facing criminal charges after a state comptroller investigation.
Martin mayor, his daughter and city’s economic development head indicted following Tennessee comptroller investigation
The mayor of Martin, his daughter and the northwest Tennessee city’s economic and community development head were all indicted by a grand jury this week following an investigation by the state comptroller’s office that uncovered the misappropriation of of funds.
How one Tennessee nonprofit will use a federal grant to help families with disabilities
Parents of students with disabilities are wondering how the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education will impact their children.
TSU reaches agreement to reallocate $96 million for university operations
Tennessee State University has reached an agreement with the state of Tennessee reallocates $96 million to support its operational needs.
Tennessee comptroller suggests TSU Board of Trustees be vacated after report finds poor fiscal practices and housing shortages
A damning audit from the state comptroller’s office suggests hiring new management at Tennessee State University. This comes after a report released Wednesday saying the university is fiscally irresponsible and plagued with housing shortages.
Lawmakers look for answers to fix issues within DCS after a harsh audit and disturbing allegations
There’s been an outcry for years about the poor living conditions for children in the care of Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services.
Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services is failing the state’s most vulnerable kids, a new audit warns
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that the Department of Children’s Services is struggling to provide for the state’s most vulnerable kids. The new audit is just the latest evidence of increased scrutiny of the Department’s performance.
Investigation finds Tennessee domestic violence nonprofit retaliated against whistleblower employee
An employee flagged concerns about how crisis calls were handled at the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Mason leaders and Tennessee comptroller reach deal over town’s finances to avert court battle
After concerns from Mason leaders that the town was being set up to fail, an attorney representing Mason says the new agreement puts them in a better position to succeed.
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