Event Brief
Comptroller: Kingston finance director stole $131K+
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Tennessee Comptroller says former Kingston Finance Director Carolyn Brewer misused timekeeping, taking at least $131,596.22.
WHO: Carolyn Brewer, former City of Kingston Finance Director
WHAT: Misappropriation of at least $131,596.22 through manipulation of the city’s timekeeping system and improper leave/comp time payouts
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 12:40 PM ET
WHERE: Kingston, Tennessee
WHY: The Comptroller’s investigation found Brewer manipulated the city’s timekeeping system to artificially increase leave and compensatory time balances, enabling improper vacation payouts.
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