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Town Under Fire Over Mismanaged Funds | Durham News
A small town is facing a financial scandal after its former manager, Sean Stegall, was found to have overspent taxpayer money on lavish items like $120K video budgets, custom Ray-Bans for council, and pricey meals. Residents are furious, calling out leaders for years of secrecy and mismanagement. An independent report backs up the state auditor’s findings, revealing missing oversight, unchecked spending, and no internal auditor. Council members now vow to reform, introducing whistleblower protections and a public dashboard — but real change will depend on follow-through. Listen in comfort:Get…
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