State audits highlight alleged misuse of public funding that nearly drained one small town’s bank account. From municipal cash withdrawals to missing equipment – how can improper personal use of public resources sometimes go unnoticed for years? Brandi Pritchard, director of the new Special Investigations Division of the Washington State Auditor’s Office, breaks down recent cases of alleged fraud, the oversight gaps that make them possible, and the mindset involved in crossing the line.
