TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on May 8, 2023

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Monica Bridges, who served as the full-time coordinator of the Gibson County Recovery Court from October 2019 until her resignation in September 2022. The investigation began after citizens reported questionable time-reporting practices and other concerns about the court’s operations. The court allows non-violent offenders with substance abuse issues to obtain treatment while under close legal and clinical supervision. Investigators determined that Bridges received at least $25,425.25 in improper wages and payroll benefits. This includes at least $20,760.22 in unearned compensation for 1,156.24 hours she did not work; $1,665.04 in prorated matching benefits and payments for Medicare and Social Security costs incurred by the county; and $2,999.99 in supplemental pay that she did not earn.