State Auditor releases report on Cleveland County Sheriff's Office budget

State Auditor releases report on Cleveland County Sheriff's Office budget

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector released a special report detailing the findings from their audit of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office after county commissioners accused the sheriff of mismanaging funds. Back in June 2024, Cleveland County Commissioners unanimously approved a transfer of funds to a "taxpayer assisted bailout fund" to cover over $3 million in overspending by Sheriff Chris Amason. T…

State audit uncovers $4M overspending, potential law violations in Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office

A newly-released investigative audit from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector's Office (OSAI) points to a troubling pattern of financial mismanagement in the Cleveland County Sheriff's office. The 28-page report outlines hundreds of questionable expenses.

OK State Auditor releases part 2 of Cleveland County Sheriff's Office audit report

Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector (SA&I) Cindy Byrd released the second part of her audit report for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.

Audit: Sheriff did not follow law, DA reviewing findings

An audit of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department released Thursday shows the sheriff did not follow laws to track purchasing and other expenditures; the investigation is precipitating further scrutiny.