FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT

Apr 16 2026BUSINESS

Why a Music Venue Door Got Locked

A downtown music spot called Empire Control Room faced an unusual problem this month. The building owner locked one half of it because rent hadn’t been paid. The landlord’s team left a note saying the gate would stay bolted until every dollar of back rent showed up. Two different letters appeared on

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Jan 28 2025EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Business Office Under Scrutiny

In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

Richland One Board Kicks Off 2025 with a Request for Full Financial Scrutiny

In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected

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Oct 05 2024FINANCE

Donation Scandal Rocks Private School in Texas

Imagine a world where the most privileged among us use their wealth and influence to prioritize personal gain over the greater good. The Greenhill School in Texas is facing just such a crisis, after it was revealed that a staggering $10 million donation from the CEO of Steward Health Care had been a

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Did OSOM's CEO Drive the Company into the Ditch?

OSOM, the company trying to resurrect the legacy of the beloved but short-lived Essential Phone, is facing a major crisis. A former employee, Mary Ross, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the company's CEO and founder, Jason Keats, used company funds to indulge in a lavish lifestyle. Ross claims Ke

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