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financial mismanagement

School money trouble sparks debate over pay for top finance helper

May 29, 2026

A school district in California is facing serious cash shortfalls after years of hiring too many staff for the money coming in. With student numbers tumbling from 16, 000 in 2016 to fewer than 12, 000 by 2025, the money that follows each student has shrunk fast. School leaders say they need more cas

politics

What really happened when Cincinnati let go of its police chief

April 25, 2026

Cincinnati made headlines recently by removing its police chief after 35 years of service, but the way it happened raises tough questions. Instead of following normal procedures, the city spent months on an investigation that produced zero evidence, then paid another firm $50, 000 to essentially reh

business

Why a Music Venue Door Got Locked

April 16, 2026

A downtown music spot called Empire Control Room faced an unusual problem this month. The building owner locked one half of it because rent hadn’t been paid. The landlord’s team left a note saying the gate would stay bolted until every dollar of back rent showed up. Two different letters appeared on

education

Elmhurst School District's Business Office Under Scrutiny

January 28, 2025

In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a

education

Richland One Board Kicks Off 2025 with a Request for Full Financial Scrutiny

January 8, 2025

In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected

finance

Donation Scandal Rocks Private School in Texas

October 5, 2024

Imagine a world where the most privileged among us use their wealth and influence to prioritize personal gain over the greater good. The Greenhill School in Texas is facing just such a crisis, after it was revealed that a staggering $10 million donation from the CEO of Steward Health Care had been a

business

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Did OSOM's CEO Drive the Company into the Ditch?

September 6, 2024

OSOM, the company trying to resurrect the legacy of the beloved but short-lived Essential Phone, is facing a major crisis. A former employee, Mary Ross, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the company's CEO and founder, Jason Keats, used company funds to indulge in a lavish lifestyle. Ross claims Ke