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Commissioners cite procurement failures, discover unapproved account as forensic audit proceeds
Summary
Curry County commissioners said a forensic audit has uncovered procurement irregularities tied to ammunition purchases and an unapproved county account; officials urged a full investigation and reinforced that purchases over $10,000 require board approval.
A forensic audit and public questions over past purchases pushed Curry County commissioners on April 21 to pledge further investigation into procurement practices after residents and a former commissioner raised concerns about ammunition procured for the sheriff's office.
The board said auditors and staff have identified at least one county account that was established without formal Board approval and which reportedly held about $1.8 million, and they flagged purchases of ammunition in December 2020 that were not routed through required procurement approvals.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the findings raise questions about adherence to county procurement policy, potential patronage, and whether discounted law‑enforcement pricing and federal excise‑tax exemptions were used improperly. The issues prompted calls for fuller review to protect public trust and county finances.
Commissioners described the pattern to the public after…
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