Montgomery County officials have suspended a troubled tuition assistance program because of “serious questions” about classes county employees have taken.
Chief Administrative Officer Tim Firestine sent county employees an e-mail Wednesday telling them that the county was conducting an internal audit of the program and is seeking reimbursement from “individuals involved” in questionable classes.
Since July, The Examiner has reported on the program and several classes, including hot yoga classes, art classes, and language classes abroad.
The County Attorney’s Office and the Inspector General’s Office are conducting separate investigations into the program. The investigations started in July after the Sheriff’s Office said employees might have used the program to purchase steeply discounted firearms.
