Audit of Aiken County South Carolina Report by Grand Jury Foreman
The Grand Jury of Aiken County South Carolina submits an audit covering July 1 1928 to June 30 1929. It notes no irregularities in several offices but flags issues in the sheriff and education records, bids the county to audit school bond interest payments back years, and recommends attaching coupons and bonds to claims. It also calls for Barnwell County settlement and notes warehouse cash handling gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
South Carolina
Robiate
County Board of Commissioners
Superintendent of Education
Gomie
New York
Aiken
Williamson
Hanover National Bank of
Hanover National_Bank
Cafer
D. W. Gaston, Jr
Court House
Barnwell County
Barnwell
Audge
Grand Jury
Superintendent ‘of Education
Varists Boards of Trustees
County
Seigler
Gaston Bank & Trust Co
Totaal
R. R
Sherif Tso
AG Vrat Ey PT Sug
C. H. Seigler
Shawn
Ming
Gor
St.d ' Une
Borges
Auditor's Comments on Akion County Audit Findings
Auditor reports a thorough review of Akion County records for July 1, 1928 to June 30, 1929. He notes conditions widening time needs and a $2800 treasurer payment that should have stayed in the treasury. He references prior years to present an intelligent view and endorses report recommendations to benefit the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Roundtree
Akion County
Aiken
County Auditor Comments on Tax Records and Courtesies
The County Auditor notes the records are in excellent condition and taxes levied are correct. Checks show the auditor's records and treasurer's tax duplicate are in agreement. Gratitude is expressed to Mr. Jordan and assistant Mr. Gunter for courtesies and assistance during the examination of county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Gunter
Audit Report Praises County Treasurer and Staff
Auditor commends the treasurer and former clerk Mary Williamson for prompt responses during investigation. Schedule 1 verifies tax receipts. Schedule 2 details loans and notes. cash and bank balances audited. reconciliations with the superintendent of education completed. overall conclusion that funds were properly accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Williamson
Bonds and unsolved district finances threaten debt retirement
The superintendent warns that district financial statements misstate balances because unpaid warrants are ignored and bonded indebtedness cannot be accurately reported without reviewing multiple districts over years. He cites District 16 with a $0.22 balance vs $5,000 in bonds due, noting sinking funds and tax levies must be set aside annually to retire bonds and avoid overdrafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecucation
Tts
Williamson
County Audit Flags Stock, Warrants, and School Payments
The report notes missing stock inventory since 1928, no annual physical inventory, and poor records in the warehouse. It urges an immediate stock take, completion of the stock ledger, and audit from the last inventory date. It cites irregular warrants, suggests treasurer restrictions, and calls for school transaction exhibit review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes
Board of Commissioners
Tax Executions Audit Probes Sheriff J.P. Howard Reports
The report notes 1925 to 1927 tax executions and discrepancies in 1926 27 tallies, missing funds around $380.01, and a $20 personal advance by Sheriff Howard. A 1929 appropriation calls for a special audit by the county auditor to reconcile missing or misrecorded executions and safeguard county interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Howard
Also Mentioned on This Page
John R. Jordan
Grand Jury ‘of
Aiken, S.C
WC. Jordan
Mr. J
Woodward
the Superintendent OF Education
1. Seigler
the County Board
J.P. Howard
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