By David RotensteinNKyTribune reporter
The Florence City Council went into a closed session after quickly completing two agenda items in its Jan. 27 business meeting. According to Florence City Clerk Melissa Kramer, the session was to discuss the extension of the city’s annual audit submission to the Kentucky Department of Local Government.
“The extension was requested by the City after it discovered revenue diversion activities within a specific revenue stream,” according to a press release distributed shortly after the meeting adjourned.
The release also noted that the diversion of funds began prior to current Mayor Julie Aubuchon taking office in 2023. The FBI is investigating the diversion of funds. The NKyTribune will follow up with city officials to learn more about the audit and criminal investigation. (See related story.)…