MUNCIE — Two city employees have been suspended without pay after accounting "inconsistencies" were discovered within one of its departments, a city spokeswoman says.
An investigation has now been turned over to the Indiana State Police, according to Michele Owen, the city's director of communications.
"The City is committed to protecting the privacy and reputation of the employees involved, and will not be releasing names while the investigation is ongoing," Owen wrote in a news release.
The inconsistencies were discovered during routine payment process by the Office of the City Controller, according to the release.
Owen declined to specify which department the two employees worked for, citing an ongoing investigation.
The city has not released additional details.
The State Board of Accounts is in the process of performing an audit, according to Deputy State Examiner Paul Joyce.
"I can assure you that this will be investigated fully," Joyce said.
-
Shoppers’ Survival Guide: Steering kids past tempting holiday displays
If you’ve ever walked into a store, list in tow, with your children and walked out with things you didn’t plan to buy, you’re not alone.
The City of Indianapolis' "Indy Peace Fellowship" 2025 review
WRTV spoke with Dane Nutty, President & CEO of the Indy Public Safety Foundation, about its efforts in 2025 and continued targets ahead for 2026.
ILEA approves final recommendations to shape the future of Indy public schools
A key component of the ILEA’s recommendations includes the creation of the “Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.”
Boone County weighs solar farm ordinance with strict guidelines
Boone County officials are seeking to pass an ordinance that would allow solar farms to be developed under strict guidelines.
