Jail audit shows misuse of millions of dollars by PCSO
by Jake Kincaid | Casa Grande Dispatch
State funds earmarked to improve the condition of Pinal County’s jail were instead used to pay employee wages and compensation by former Sheriff Paul Babeu, a recently released audit shows.
According to a report from the Pinal County Internal Audit Committee, the misuse of funds goes back to 2013 and totals over $2 million.
The jail enhancement fund is given by the Arizona state treasurer to the county sheriff’s offices around the state for the purpose of enhancing county jail facilities and operations.
