Former board member’s vape shop purchase captures eye of Nebraska state auditor
Nebraska's state auditor investigated a historical society after a former board member allegedly used a debit card for personal purchases, including a vape shop item.Summary
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley’s office investigated the Plains Historical Society in Kimball County following a tip about potential misuse of a debit card. The audit revealed that Lisa Shaw, a former board member, made $1,386 in purchases over six weeks, later reimbursed, that appeared to be for personal use, including a $31 transaction at a vape shop for a pink oil burner. The audit team questioned whether these purchases were appropriate uses of public funds, as the debit card drew from an account containing both public and non-public funds. While the questionable charges were reimbursed by board chairman Jack Shaw and the debit card was canceled, the Auditor’s office has turned its findings over to the Attorney General and Kimball County Attorney for review. The historical society has since implemented stricter financial procedures, including a separate account for non-restricted funds and limitations on cash withdrawals. Foley emphasized the importance of proper financial stewardship for all governmental entities, regardless of size.
(Source：Yahoo! News)
