What you need to know:
- Wasilla Finance Director Cassee Olin resigned last week, prompting a heated debate at a Wasilla City Council meeting. Council member Ian Crafton accused her of financial misconduct involving city purchase cards and what he described as deceptive accounting practices.
- Olin was hired by the city last year after resigning as administrative services director for the Juneau School District in late 2023.
- Her tenure in Juneau included overseeing flawed budgeting that led to a nearly $10 million deficit, according to Juneau school board members. She drew criticism for failing to account for declining student enrollment and repeated audit failures.
By Mark SabbatiniJuneau Independent
Cassee Olin, blamed for the worst budget crisis in Juneau School District history after resigning in late 2023, has submitted another resignation as Wasilla’s finance director as she faces accusations of lying and “blatant misuse of funds.”
Olin’s resignation last Friday was publicly announced during a Wasilla City Council meeting Monday night, where the accusations against her sparked a clash about discussing the matter in an open meeting…