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Webb County commissioners order forensic audit of sheriff’s office
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emma Galle , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This move involves hiring an independent certified public accountant to examine financial records from January 2020 onwards.
A forensic audit of the Webb County sheriff's office has been ordered by county commissioners. This move involves hiring an independent certified public accountant to examine financial records from January 2020 onwards. The audit follows a federal indictment earlier this year.
Details of the indictment are available from local news sources. Further information on the audit and related developments can be found through local news outlets, including KGNS.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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