Clearfield–A law firm representing the Clearfield County Controller in a lawsuit filed by the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission for 10 years’ worth of allegedly missing money has issued a press statement regarding the complaint.
In it’s statement, the Knaresboro Law Firm said:
“The Clearfield County Controller was recently served with a Complaint from the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission. In articles, there is mention of missing money; to clarify this allegation, there is no missing money. All monies under Act 198 were made part of the Clearfield County budget by the Clearfield Commissioners. All monies collected under Act 198 were approved and disbursed by the Clearfield County Commissioners. All monies were used for drug treatments and drug prevention.”
“The current lawsuit brought by the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission is self-serving, as the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission want funding for their organization. This suit is meritless and will cost taxpayers thousands of dollars.”
According to previous GANT reports, the CJDAC is alleging that since at least 2005, Clearfield County has retained funds collected under Act 198 in the general fund totaling more than $246,000 and has failed to distribute any of the money to any person or entity to fund substance abuse treatment or prevention programs.
The position of Clearfield County Controller is presently held by Antonio Scotto. Scotto has held the office since 2009, when he was elected in place of incumbent Claudia Read, who had been the previous controller for 12 years.
