Hatchett Calls for Hancock County Clerk to
Reimburse the County for Inflated Travel Reimbursements



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Edward B. Hatchett, Jr.
Auditor of Public Accounts
144 Capitol Annex
Frankfort, KY 40601

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(Frankfort - June 26, 2002) State Auditor Ed Hatchett announced today the release of an examination of selected activities and transactions within the Hancock County Clerk's Office (Clerk's Office). Hatchett concludes that over $2,000 in improper travel reimbursements and personal employee expenses were paid the Clerk's Office between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2001.

The improper travel reimbursements constitute apparent violations of the Hancock County Code of Ethics and the Hancock County Administrative Code. Hatchett said, "These issues will be referred to the appropriate agencies to determine whether further investigation is warranted."

The findings detailed in the examination include:

  • The County Clerk claimed over $1,900 in reimbursements for fictitious, excessive, or personal travel expenses.
  • The County Clerk frequently inflated mileage claimed for reimbursement.
  • The Clerk's Office paid for personal shipping costs of the County Clerk and one of his employees.
 

Edward B. Hatchett Jr.
Auditor of Public Accounts
144 Capitol Annex
Frankfort, KY 40601
WEB: www.auditor.ky.gov/