We want to focus on the crux of the debate and what is likely only the first round amid ongoing law enforcement scrutiny . . . Check-it:
"Last week, District Attorney Steve Howe declined to charge the four Overland Park police officers who were previously responsible for the foundation, a decision the FOP denounced on Tuesday.
"The audit summary says that there is evidence that the four officers committed criminal theft because 'the prior board members acted without authorization in making payments from Foundation funds to themselves.'
"Further, the audit says the foundation’s financial records are “not materially correct” and notes that “the lack of accountability and controls was striking.' "
"Also, cash donations were not recorded in the internal accounting system, which the audit says made such contributions 'vulnerable' to abuse.
"The foundation also submitted erroneous tax documents to the IRS for 2016 through 2019 and did not file a tax return in 2020."
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Overland Park police charity board gave themselves $27,000 and kept 'erratic records,' audit finds
The Overland Park FOP criticized the Johnson County District Attorney for deciding not to charge four officers for misusing police charity donations. An audit found the officers made unauthorized payments of foundation funds to themselves and may have attempted to conceal their behavior.
New documents outline use of funds for Overland Park Police Officers' Foundation
A newly released report shows four former board members of the Overland Park Police Officers' Foundation wrote checks to themselves or family members.
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