Northumberland County supervisors and school board members are asking Virginia State Police to investigate possible financial crimes involving the local school division. Alex Reed takes a closer look now at what’s going on…
<<The move follows discovery of an IRS tax lien against school property for more than $58,000 in unpaid payroll taxes. The probe will look back at least five years. The superintendent and finance director—both on medical leave—were placed on unpaid leave pending the investigation. County officials are also taking over school finances by July 1. A contractor will be hired to help during the transition.>>