An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has determined that
the former treasurer of the Kingston Elementary School Parent Teacher
Organization (PTO) misappropriated PTO funds totaling at least $19,363
between October 2014 and August 2018.
The former treasurer not mentioned in the relsae , made multiple
withdrawals of cash from the PTO bank account. When questioned about
the withdrawals, he said he did not have any documentation to support how
he used the money. Therefore, investigators could not determine if the cash
was used for the benefit of the PTO or for personal purposes.

Additionally, the former treasurer used the PTO’s debit card and checks to
make $46,976.48 in questionable disbursements. These disbursements
were also not supported by itemized receipts, invoices, or other details.
Investigators allowed the former treasurer sufficient time to provide
supporting documentation; however, he was either unable or unwilling to
provide this information. The results of this investigation have been
communicated to the Office of the District Attorney General of the 9th
Judicial District. Also noted in the release was that the secretary or The Pto
at the time interviewed stated that proper records of the meetings were
not conducted as they should be

“School support organizations in Tennessee are required by law to
implement controls to safeguard funds and property,” said Comptroller
Jason Mumpower. “In this case, the PTO failed to provide adequate
oversight and accountability of PTO funds. At a minimum, the PTO should
ensure all invoices for disbursements are obtained and kept on file.”
The results of this investigation have been communicated to the Office of
the District Attorney General of the 9th Judicial District.
Additionally, the former treasurer ( Who was not mentioned in the press
release ) used the PTO’s debit card and checks to make $46,976.48 in
questionable disbursements. These disbursements were also not supported
by itemized receipts, invoices, or other details
To view the investigative report, go to: https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-
functions/investigations/find.html
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse of public money in Tennessee, call
the Comptroller’s toll-free hotline at 800.232.5454, or file a report online at:
tncot.cc/fraud.