Nearly $40M theft triggers bills to help state auditor
Arizona lawmakers want to enable state auditors to gain access to financial documents from government agencies that are being audited after former county treasurers steal nearly $40 million from Santa Cruz County. The House Government Committee passed a trio of the bill on February 5th. Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Guffer pleaded guilty in […]
Former county treasurer in Arizona accused of embezzling nearly $40M faces 3 felony charges
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr pleaded guilty Thursday to three federal felonies stemming from charges that she embezzled approximately $40 million from the county over more than a decade. The Arizona district attorney and the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday charged Gutfahr with three felonies: embezzlement by a public official, money laundering […]
Santa Cruz County sues Arizona, auditor after alleged $40M embezzlement
Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified the agency investigating Santa Cruz County’s former treasures.ris accused of embezzlement. Santa Cruz County slams Arizona and its auditor general’s inaction and “substandard” audits after former state treasurer is accused of embezzling nearly $40 million in public funds The state is suing the state […]
Auditor general finalizes investigation into $40M Santa Cruz County misuse-of-funds case
The Office of the Auditor General completed an extensive investigation into alleged fraud in Santa Cruz County this week. The investigation is the latest in a multiyear conspiracy by the county's former treasurer, Elizabeth Gutfer, who served as treasurer for the small Arizona border county for more than a decade and began earlier this year. […]
Over $40M from American Rescue Plan Act going towards Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma County has received just over $40 million in COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act funding. The Yuma County Board of Supervisors says state funds are being put to good use on some projects. “I know it comes out of difficult circumstances, but ARPA funds go to a lot of really […]
Mii amo’s grand reopening reveals all-new spa facilities following $40m makeover
Legendary US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona has reopened after a major renovation and expansion project costing over US$40m (£34.1m, €38.9m). Nestled at the foot of Boynton Canyon, surrounded by striking natural landscapes and towering red rock formations, the 22-year-old resort has expanded its footprint by more than 40% (approximately 42,000 square feet) […]