Former Sardis Water Department Clerk Charged with Embezzlement

The former Town of Sardis Water Department Clerk has been arrested and charged with one count of embezzlement.

Lisa GoodsonPhoto byAuditor Shad White's Office

Lisa Goodson, former Town of Sardis Water Department Clerk, was arrested by Special Agents from State Auditor Shad White's office and charged with one count of embezzlement.

Goodson allegedly took cash from water payments then deleted the transactions from the payment system. If convicted, she could face up to $5,000 in fines and 5 years in prison.

In a press release from Auditor White, he said the following: “My office will continue to crack down on cases big and small and ensure that taxpayer money is spent properly,” said State Auditor Shad White. “As always, prosecutors must decide to take our cases and indict an individual before we make an arrest, so I’m grateful to be able to work with prosecutors around the state on cases like this.”

Also according to the press release, a Surety bond, which is similar to insurance designed to protect taxpayers from corruption, covers Goodson’s employment as the Town of Sardis Water Department Clerk.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office online at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.