Misused public fundsOversight & ethics enforcement
Iowa Auditor's special investigation questions $251,200 in Tama County Human Resources spending, 2020-2025
Confidence: Alleged · 1 sourceTama County · Oct 13, 2026
Subject of this story
Tama County, Iowa
Also named
Oversight
Iowa Office of Auditor of State
What happened
A special investigation by the Iowa Auditor of State, requested by Tama County, reviewed the county Human Resources Department from January 2020 through February 2025. KCRG reported that it identified $81,376 in questionable disbursements of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, $1,183 in improper disbursements, and $168,710 in unsupported disbursements where records were not sufficient to determine what was purchased. The Board of Supervisors said it has put new safeguards and oversight procedures in place. The report is an audit finding, not a criminal charge.
Sources (1)
KCRGA report from the Iowa Auditor’s Office found $251,200 in questionable spending in the Tama County Human Resources Department.
Response
Tama County, Iowa
Statement given
Contacted and responded — exact wording not on record.
What happened next (0)
No outcome recorded yet.