June 28, 2007 - In Alabama, the Press-Register was denied a copy of the forensic accountants' report on financial irregularies Baldwin County High School.
[School board attorney R. Scott ] Lewis cited the board's concern about sensitive personnel information included in the report, but added the board wanted to balance a desire for transparent government with state law that protects employees.
In a letter sent to the newspaper May 16 and in a subsequent interview, Lewis said the forensic accountants' report includes information that, if released, would violate employees' due process rights under the state's Teacher Tenure Act and Fair Dismissal Act.
It wasn't until June 26 that the report was released and only after named individuals had resigned.
The paper links to the report. (in PDF format.)
