Fraud investigation report shows $48,268 in misappropriation for the Town of Lind

The Washington State Auditor’s Office released a Fraud Investigation Report for the Town of Lind on Dec. 21. The investigation period went from Jan. 1, 2010, through Feb. 28, 2014.

The official report of misappropriation for the Town of Lind was released after a nearly two-year investigation by the State Auditor’s Office. Mayor Jamie Schmunk contacted the office on Feb. 24, 2014, regarding the potential loss of public funds.

The State Auditor’s Office began an investigation of the former Clerk/Treasurer Patricia Phillips because of unallowable activities during the four-year period of time. Th...