Jail audit shows misuse of more than $2M by Babeu sheriff’s office

By Jake Kincaid | Pinal Cenral

State funds earmarked to improve the condition of Pinal County’s jail were instead used to pay employee wages and compensation by former Sheriff Paul Babeu, a recently released audit shows.

According to a report from the Pinal County Internal Audit Committee, the misuse of funds goes back to 2013 and totals over $2 million.

The jail enhancement fund is given by the Arizona state treasurer to the county sheriff’s offices around the state for the purpose of enhancing county jail facilities and operations.

The jail enhancement fund guidelines state that at least 25 percent of the jail enhancement funds should be used to ensure adequate training of personnel and that the remaining funds should be used to enhance county jail facilities and operations.

READ ON:

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.

October 2017
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031