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Lawmakers accuse MSCS of destroying documents ahead of forensic audit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County Schools is denying accusations made by two state Republican leaders of destroying documents ahead of the forensic audit of the district. In a Facebook post on Thursday, State House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally accused MSCS of destroying documents ahead of the forensic audit. Hearing Shelby County Schools is destroying documents ahead of the forensic audit – this is a crime! Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has been notified. Those tampering with or destroying public records will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Memphis Shelby County Schools then released the following statement denying any knowledge of documents being destroyed. 'Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials have been made aware of a joint social media statement from Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally accusing unidentified MSCS personnel of engaging in the tampering with and/or destruction of public documents in anticipation of a forensic audit of MSCS. We are unaware of any such alleged acts by any MSCS representative or official, nor have we received any evidence substantiating these extremely serious claims and accusations. Therefore, we implore those with information related to the alleged conduct to share it with us, so that any responsible individual(s) can be thoroughly investigated and held accountable. Interim Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond has publicly and privately committed to fully cooperating with local and state officials to conduct a fair and transparent auditing process. He has personally attempted to contact Speaker Sexton in a continued effort to work with the General Assembly and directly address suspicions of unethical, improper, or illegal conduct on behalf of any MSCS staff or officials.' County orders forensic audit for Memphis-Shelby County Schools financial records Back in February, the Shelby County Commission approved hiring an auditing firm to look through the school district's financial records from Jan. 1, 2020, to Jan. 31, 2025. The audit would determine whether taxpayer money may have been misused over the past five years. The district has a budget of $1.9 billion and serves more than 100,000 students. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
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Oak Ridge gets $2.5M in state funds for police bodycams
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Oak Ridge Police Department will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras, state lawmakers announced Wednesday. State Rep. Rick Scarbrough and Lt. Governor Randy McNally, two Republicans representing Oak Ridge, secured $2.5 million in state funding for the initiative. The money was provided through Tennessee's Violent Crime Intervention Fund, which gives grants to local law enforcement agencies for various violent crime reduction efforts. Deputy indicted in fatal Morgan County shooting previously sued over use of force as Oak Ridge police officer Scarborough was elected to the Tennessee House last year after serving 23 years with the Clinton Police Department, including the last 16 years as Chief of Police. Both lawmakers hailed the funding as a critical tool to boost transparency and accountability for law enforcement. 'Body-worn cameras enhance transparency and accountability while strengthening trust between officers and the communities they serve,' Scarbrough said. 'As a former law enforcement officer, I understand how important it is to provide our officers the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. I'm grateful to my colleagues in the General Assembly for recognizing this need and prioritizing public safety in this year's budget.' The $2.5 million appropriation is part of the state's $59.8 billion budget passed by lawmakers in April. ▶ See more top stories on 'This investment provides a vital tool to the Oak Ridge Police that builds trust, transparency and accountability in our public safety system,' McNally said. 'Body cameras protect our officers from false accusations, provide critical evidence in criminal cases and strengthen public confidence in our justice system. It's a common-sense investment in safer, more effective policing.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-03-2025
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Rolling back Corporate Transparency Act was right for Tennessee small businesses
U.S. Treasury Department Takes Correct Stance in Corporate Transparency Act Rollback Tennessee is the perfect place to do business. We have one of the best economic climates in America, a AAA bond rating, the second-lowest debt per capita in the entire nation, and a long history of fiscal responsibility that crosses party lines. These are just a few areas where the Volunteer State stands out amongst its peers. Tennessee's business stability, the steady flow of companies moving here, and the incredible quality of life our citizens experience emphasize the importance of low taxes and a predictable regulatory environment − unlike what we have seen in Washington, D.C., in recent years. Federal mandates stifle environments where businesses would otherwise thrive, and bureaucratic red tape tends to hit Main Street harder than Wall Street. One recent example is the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021. This regulatory wreck was buried inside a massive bill and enacted without much thought or basis. It was pitched to combat money laundering, tax fraud, and other financial crimes while increasing transparency around business ownership. Instead, the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting mandate created confusion for mom-and-pop businesses. This unnecessary regulation made them jump through hoops, like excessive paperwork, tracking down owner identification, and sharing massive amounts of personal information with the federal government. Many small businesses made good-faith efforts to comply to avoid exorbitant fines and potential jail time. Meanwhile, bad actors simply found loopholes to bypass requirements. Opinion: Human trafficking is committed all over Tennessee. Businesses can help victims. Thankfully, the U.S. Treasury Department recently announced it will not enforce penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies related to the Corporate Transparency Act or the associated Beneficial Ownership Information mandate. Many small businesses are still recovering from inflation, supply chain issues, and other regulatory mandates. Getting this regulatory wreck off the tracks is a great victory for Tennessee's small businesses, as well as those across the nation. Rules and regulations must be tailored to advance public interests while also ensuring businesses continue thriving − like we have seen here in Tennessee. I applaud Gov. Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, Speaker Cameron Sexton, and the General Assembly for creating a predictable regulatory environment that continues paying dividends for Tennessee businesses, including the more than 405,000 businesses registered with our office. My continuing hope is that our leaders in Washington, D.C., will look more to Tennessee as an example of how government should work for the taxpayers and not the other way around. Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as the 37th Secretary of State in 2009; he has been re-elected to this position in 2013, 2017, 2021 and 2025. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Treasury was right to roll back Corporate Transparency Act | Opinion
