SPRINGFIELD — A former Jasper County public administrator whose handling of the office is under investigation by two state agencies says she spent money from the accounts of county wards so those clients would remain eligible for certain benefits and public assistance.
Former southwest Missouri county official defends spending wards' money
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 | 6:11 p.m. CDT
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