WBBJ TV
April 22, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. The state has revamped a website that shows residents how counties spend money.
“We call the website ‘Where the Money Goes.’ It’s also known as Transparency and Accountability for Governments in Tennessee,” said John Dunn, Director of Communications for the Comptroller of Treasury.
The website has always existed, but recently, leaders gave it a face lift.
It’s easier than ever to see where your county’s revenue comes from, how much debt it has, the trends of debt and more.
“Each county is unique in its own way. There are going to be counties that issue more debt, that have a lot more growth for example. They need to build a lot more new buildings. Others counties, in fact, there are five counties in Tennessee that are debt free,” Dunn said.
WBBJ TV
February 4, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. An investigation into the spending habits of the former City of Jackson leadership has revealed shocking decisions.
The state comptroller’s office released a report, centering around former Mayor Jerry Gist’s administration and how they spent taxpayer money.
“Failures to provide good oversight, failures to be transparent, failures to do due diligence,” said John Dunn, the Director of Communications for the Comptroller of Treasury.
Dunn says the report focuses on two subjects: the city’s financial dealings with the Jackson Generals and the city’s contract with Waste Management of Tennessee.
The bulk of the report details just how the Jackson Baseball Club, better known as the Jackson Generals, received more money than most knew.