Lawmakers want answers in DSS embezzlement probe as internal report published

Single bank identified in report as being the source of hundreds of deposits, withdraws

Some South Dakota lawmakers are pledging to take action following news that a former state employee was indicted this week for embezzling nearly $1.8 million in funding.

Members of the Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) have authority to review spending and determine whether adequate controls exist to safeguard taxpayer money.

“As a member of Government Operations and Audit Committee I will be asking that we investigate this specific issue and review auditing procedures,” Sen. Tim Reed posted on X. Reed is a Brookings Republican who is the CEO of the Brookings Development Corp.

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