{Frankfort, Kentucky}...Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer says he's been notified that the FBI is investigating the administration of former Commissioner Richie Farmer. An April 30th audit by state Auditor Adam Edelen criticized Farmer's administration, alleging a series of improprieties. The audit has been under review by the attorney general's office and the Executive Branch Ethics Commission. Comer says his office was notified late last week by Attorney General Jack Conway's staff but wasn't told what aspects of Farmer's 2004-2011 tenure are under investigation.Friday, September 21, 2012
Agriculture Commissioner Says FBI Investigating Farmer
{Frankfort, Kentucky}...Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer says he's been notified that the FBI is investigating the administration of former Commissioner Richie Farmer. An April 30th audit by state Auditor Adam Edelen criticized Farmer's administration, alleging a series of improprieties. The audit has been under review by the attorney general's office and the Executive Branch Ethics Commission. Comer says his office was notified late last week by Attorney General Jack Conway's staff but wasn't told what aspects of Farmer's 2004-2011 tenure are under investigation.