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CliftonLarsonAllen Settles with Dixon for $36 Million Over Crundwell Fraud

  • Caleb Newquist
  • September 25, 2013

In addition to CLA coughing up their share, Fifth Third Bank will pay $3 million, […]

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Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell Gets Nearly 20 Years

  • Adrienne Gonzalez
  • February 14, 2013

I truly hope this news means Colin never writes about her ever, ever again: Disgraced […]

  • Fraud

It Looks Like Clifton Gunderson Knew About Rita Crundwell’s Secret Bank Account

  • Caleb Newquist
  • January 17, 2013

Everyone remember Rita Crundwell? She's the horse lady that gave Dixon, Illinois a long face […]

  • Fraud

Rita Crundwell to Appear in Federal Court Tomorrow with a Long Face

  • Caleb Newquist
  • November 13, 2012

With the ponies, RV, and Thunderbird all gone, the ex-Dixon, Illinois comptroller must have figured […]

  • Fraud
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City of Dixon Sues Auditors Over…Ya Know

  • Caleb Newquist
  • June 8, 2012

That money isn't going to find itself now, is it? An attorney for the city […]

  • Fraud

Is There Any Subtle Indication of the Dixon Fraud in the Names of Rita Crundwell’s Horses?

  • Caleb Newquist
  • May 31, 2012

The Associated Press reports that some property of alleged Dixon, Illinois sticky fingers Rita Crundwell […]

  • Fraud

Chicago-based Recruiting Firm Should Keep in Mind That the City of Dixon Would Jump at the Chance to Switch Places

  • Caleb Newquist
  • May 30, 2012

Shaun Horan is no Rita Crundwell (allegedly!): A former Oak Brook accountant stole nearly $300,000 […]

  • Fraud

Dixon, Illinois Finds Itself in a Bit of Pinch Since, Ya Know, $53 Million Went Missing

  • Caleb Newquist
  • May 24, 2012

Accordingly, Dixon Mayor Jim Burke is putting the brakes on any investigation because "[it] would […]

  • Fraud

Oh Look, the Dixon, Illinois Fraud Is Way Bigger Than Everyone Thought

  • Caleb Newquist
  • May 1, 2012

How big? In the neighborhood of $53 million, according to the indictment. Earlier reports had […]

  • Fraud

Here’s an Ominous Statement a Former Dixon City Finance Commissioner Made About Accused Embezzler Rita Crundwell

  • Caleb Newquist
  • April 27, 2012

Crundwell reported to the city's finance commissioner, a member of the City Council, but the […]

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  • Fraud

The Dixon, Illinois Fraud Is the Latest Example of Why Reasonable Assurance Is Bullshit

  • Caleb Newquist
  • April 25, 2012

As you know, the former CFO of DIxon, Illinois, Rita Crundwell, has been accused of […]

  • Fraud

Dixon, Illinois City Commissioners Beat a Dead Horse After CFO’s Arrest

  • Caleb Newquist
  • April 24, 2012

Last week we learned that the CFO/comptroller/treasurer for the city of Dixon, Illinois, Rita Crundwell, […]

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