Clinton Township's financial oversight has caught the attention of state auditors, who found irregularities in vacation leave payouts for two employees, resulting in findings for recovery to the tune of $9,242. According to the Auditor of State’s Office, a firefighter voluntarily returned $634 after receiving an overpayment, while a significant sum of $8,608 remains unaddressed against a recently retired township administrator.
The focus of the state's scrutiny, Matt Huffman, stepped down from his role as Clinton Township’s administrator in the summer of 2023, only to leave behind a financial discrepancy that must now be reconciled. Huffman was compensated for 200 hours of vacation upon his departure, even though records indicate his vacation accrual was just over 11 hours. This error was flagged in an extensive audit covering January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023.
The audit report reveals that Huffman, Fiscal Officer Deborah Steele, and her bonding company are jointly and severally liable for the due amount.
