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September 27th, 2008, 07:21 PM
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080927/NEWS/80927006&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
OXFORD — State Higher Education Commissioner Thomas Meredith has been placed on paid leave following allegations that Mississippi State University personnel and equipment were used for landscaping at Meredith’s Jackson-area home.
The state College Board, during a special meeting today, accepted Meredith’s request to step aside from his day-to-day duties during an investigation into the allegations.
College Board President Amy Whitten said she could not provide details on the investigation because it is being handled by the state auditor’s office. The state auditor's office conducts investigations into potential abuse of public funds and usually turns over a report of any abuses to the district attorney's office.
OXFORD — State Higher Education Commissioner Thomas Meredith has been placed on paid leave following allegations that Mississippi State University personnel and equipment were used for landscaping at Meredith’s Jackson-area home.
The state College Board, during a special meeting today, accepted Meredith’s request to step aside from his day-to-day duties during an investigation into the allegations.
College Board President Amy Whitten said she could not provide details on the investigation because it is being handled by the state auditor’s office. The state auditor's office conducts investigations into potential abuse of public funds and usually turns over a report of any abuses to the district attorney's office.