INV-2021-0332
Town of Gaston
Town of Gaston
The results of our investigation found that the Town of Gaston Town Clerk abused her position to issue unauthorized loans to Town employees and herself totaling $39,072, receive $4,410 in unallowed vacation pay, commingle her personal funds with Town funds, and not obtain the required secondary signature on all Town checks. In addition, a Town Commissioner purchased used town equipment for approximately $2,700 below fair market value. Finally, Town Officials failed to safeguard Town assets.