PART 15

The auditors eventually issued preliminary findings to the board.

The report identified substantial unsupported vendor payments, inadequate segregation of duties, and invoices requiring further review.

It did not declare everyone guilty.

A separate investigation began into the authority used to approve certain transfers.

Marlene denied wrongdoing through counsel.

She insisted the vendor arrangements were normal and said she had relied on financial staff.

When asked to produce complete service records, her representatives requested more time.