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Gov. Greg Abbott Thursday directed the Texas Rangers to investigate the city of Elgin for possible state law violations.
The town received a positive audit, which was announced during the Oct. 21 City Council meeting, although auditors advised staffers to close some recordkeeping gaps.
"There have been serious and potentially criminal accusations made against the city of Elgin that need to be investigated,” Abbott said.
Abbott's call Oct. 30 signals the start of a probe into city finances, and no charges have been filed.
"Texans expect their elected officials to be honest stewards of taxpayer dollars and conduct the people's business openly, and in compliance with Texas law," he said. "Due to the accusations of chronic financial mismanagement, including inconsistent accounting practices and unreconciled bank accounts, in potential violation of multiple state laws, I directed the Texas Rangers to launch an investigation into the city of Elgin's finances to ensure transparency and full compliance with state law."
More to come in the Nov. 5 edition of the Courier.
More on Elgin's audit report here.
