Potential fraud among issues audit finds at Suwannee sheriff’s office

FDLE investigating former finance director’s purchases.

  • Sheriff Sam St. John answers questions Tuesday about the findings regarding his office that were identified in the audit by Powell and Jones. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
    Sheriff Sam St. John answers questions Tuesday about the findings regarding his office that were identified in the audit by Powell and Jones. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

    The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office has deficiencies in its financial management according to the county’s independent auditor.

    Brad Hough with Lake City-based Powell and Jones CPA delivered the count…