TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) \u2014 The former Mayor of Tallahassee is calling for an independent investigation into missing taxpayer dollars.<\/p>\n
The missing $1 million was reported missing back in 2024. The Tallahassee Police Department was looking into how the money was stolen. <\/p>\n
Two years later, officials are calling for answers.<\/p>\n
Dot Inman Johnson held a press conference to share they have submitted paperwork to the FBI to ask for an independent investigation. <\/p>\n
ABC 27 contacted the City for an update into the investigation, which referred us to the Tallahassee Police Department. In a statement Tuesday, they said, <\/p>\n
“Currently, the investigation remains open and active. Due to the ongoing nature of the case, we are limited in the amount of information we can share; however, the matter continues to be thoroughly reviewed. We will provide updates when it is appropriate and consistent with the integrity of the investigation.”<\/p>\n
ABC 27 also contacted the United States Secret Service to see if they are still assisting with the investigation. A spokesperson for the Secret Service said they would get back to us with any update they have related to the case. <\/p>\n
Back in March 28, 2024 the Tallahassee Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit received a report from the City of Tallahassee stating more than a million in city funds had been stolen from an outside source.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS REPORT<\/a><\/p>\n Johnson says she’s submitted paperwork Tuesday to the FBI requesting an investigation. <\/p>\n Johnson says this isn’t the first time money has been stolen from the city within a five-year period.<\/p>\n Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. <\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n