LINCOLN- The village of Litchfield in central Nebraska only has a population of 280 according to its website, which claims that the small-town atmosphere contributes to a high quality of life. Despite this, a Nebraska State Auditor’s Office probe into village operations has disrupted the calm, revealing apparent misappropriation of public funds, inaccurate utility billings, and lack of documentation.

An upshot was the resignation of the village clerk, whose “improper pecuniary benefits” were a focus of the report. Auditor Mike Foley, when releasing results, zeroed in on fiduciary responsibilities despite the size of a municipality. He said that “for various reasons” proper financial controls can sometimes be “less vigorous” among smaller political subdivisions.

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