CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Rossview High School had been flagged for three internal control and compliance deficiencies, which led to an investigation led by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. However, club officials have indicated that they have corrected the deficiencies listed and have been in compliance ever since.
The Hawks Dugout Club is a nonprofit School Support Organization (SSO) authorized to fundraise in support of the Rossview High baseball program, CMCSS spokesperson Anthony Johnson told Clarksville Now.
Johnson said that the deficiencies in question were actually identified by CMCSS’ Internal Controls personnel, who reported them directly to the Comptroller of the Treasury for investigation. “SSOs are subject to audit by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury at the discretion of the Comptroller. SSOs must maintain all records in a format that allows auditors to follow the details of each transaction. SSOs shall provide, upon request, access to all books, records, and bank account information to the Comptroller, to school and school system officials, and to members of the organization.
“CMCSS appreciates the work of our Internal Controls personnel and the support of the Comptroller’s office to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations,” said Johnson.
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Meanwhile, Laura Hyer, spokesperson for the Hawks Dugout Club, told Clarksville Now the investigation spanned from fiscal year 2023 to FY 2024. “CMCSS had made the boaster club aware of deficiencies and some things that weren’t being done in a timely matter, according to the rules and regulations that we have to follow as an SSO” Hyer said…