Politics & Government
Town of Brookfield Explores Adopting New Fraud Policies
Brookfield's Board of Selectmen discussed new fraud policies at the last Board of Selectmen's meeting.
The Town of Brookfield is exploring setting new fraud policies in place.
The Town has come under public scrutiny after an incident involving former First Selectman Bill Tinsley, who was cited for conflict of interest by the Ethic Board. Former school finance director Art Colley and his assistant Elizabeth Kerekes are both facing conspiracy charges after they were arrested for allegedly spending thousands of dollars of school funds on personal items.
Kerekes will face a judge on Jan. 11, 2016.
According to the meeting minutes, the new fraud policies will be set in place:
“To establish policy and procedures for clarifying acts that are considered to be fraudulent...”
“To strengthen the public’s confidence in the integrity of its employees....”
“To raise awareness of municipal officials/employees to integrity-related issues...”
“To provide guidance and assistance to Town officials....”
The topic was tabled for later discussion at the Jan. 4 Board of Selectmen meeting.
Click here to read the full fraud policy and procedures document.
Related
- Former Brookfield Public School Finance Assistant Arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Larceny
- Former Brookfield Schools Finance Director Faces arceny, Conspiracy Charges
- Ex-Brookfield School Employee Accused of Stealing $30,000 Seeks Special Probation
- Brookfield Ethics Board Cites Tinsley for Conflict of Interest
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