Friday, July 14, 2023

Shad Nabs Another One

 State Counter of Coin Shad White issued the following statement. 

Today State Auditor Shad White announced Shoral Bounds has pleaded guilty to Embezzlement. Bounds, a former lead cashier for Clarksdale Public Utilities, was indicted and arrested for embezzlement in June of 2022. The guilty plea was recorded today in Judge Hunter Nowell’s courtroom.

 

Bounds embezzled customer utility payments and manipulated the computer system to show that her daily collections were less than she collected. Bounds was ordered to pay $115,981.33 in restitution and other court fees. 





 

“Thank you to the dedicated investigators who worked this matter for our office,” said Auditor White. “We will continue to send the message that there will be zero tolerance for theft of public funds in Mississippi.”

 

Bounds is now convicted felony offense and will never be able to handle public money again. Judge Nowell’s sentencing order will be filed with the Coahoma Circuit Clerk’s office for public inspection.

 

A $50,000 surety bond covers Bounds’s employment at the Clarksdale Public Utilities. Surety bonds are similar to insurance designed to protect taxpayers from corruption. Bounds will remain liable for the total amount of the demand in addition to criminal proceedings.

 

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office online at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.


Note: The Attorney General prosecuted the case. 



 

18 comments:

Go Shad! said...

"Low hanging fruit" comments in 3, 2, 1...

Anonymous said...

Clearly not a member of the MS GOP, so the hammer of Shad came down like a space-based thermonuclear weapon!

Anonymous said...

I would maintain that keeping the county employees honest will directly and indirectly lead to less fraud than any other measures. Seeing fellow employees get busted will lead to less crime by the rest. Keep em honest.

Anonymous said...

Shouldn't have to leave Hinds County to have several announcements.

Anonymous said...

It would seem, in instances like this, basic accounting standards and reviews are not being done. Or is it those who are supposed to be the overseers are complicit?

Anonymous said...

Way to go, Shad! When you're ready to take on some real criminals, let us know!

Anonymous said...

You guys that keep making the negative comments about White. He investigates. He does not indict. If these high profile people you keep referring to have not been indicted, it is not his fault. You need to aim your sarcastic comments elsewhere.

Anonymous said...

Once again, break down the principal stolen, interest, and investigative costs.

She probably stole 10k, Shad spent 20k, and the juice will be outrageous.

Anonymous said...

These people never get any jail time. What’s the deterrent? If you get caught, we’ll make you pay it back? Sounds like an interest free loan to me. Way cheaper than borrowing from a bank or other lender.

Anonymous said...

These ARE real criminals, son!

Anonymous said...

@1:11 What is your suggestion for the criminals that steal over $115,000 in public funds? Shad was elected for this job and he does it well.

Anonymous said...

Shad cannot prosecute, but he can run up a large amount of interest and investigative fees to make the number look bigger - and his office look better.

Anonymous said...

Wonder which Casino in Tunica she frequented.

Anonymous said...

@11:28

You Dems really think you are above the law don't you. Well I got a little news for you...NOT in the SIP...while Republicans control the state. Maybe you'd be happier in a blue state.

Anonymous said...

Shad White has no credibility anymore. Another Mississippi Christian bullshit artist who thinks everyone's an idiot. What a clown. Full stop.

Anonymous said...

Amazing to me how some of you are upset that this thief got caught.

Anonymous said...

Now do the airport

Anonymous said...

So when is Shad going to bring down the hammer hard on the jackson mayor and his administration ? Is he afraid of being called a racist or will he do his job?


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