A former treasurer of the Huntland School Band Booster Association has been indicted on a theft charge following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office into the alleged misuse of booster club funds.
According to a release from the Franklin County School District, the Franklin County Grand Jury indicted Tiffany Rene Limbaugh on Sept. 8 on one count of theft over $1,000. The investigation began after Huntland School officials reported questionable financial transactions involving the booster organization.
Investigators with the Comptroller’s Office determined that Limbaugh allegedly misappropriated at least $2,018.05 between December 2023 and December 2024 while serving as treasurer. According to the report, she had exclusive control of the booster club’s checkbook and debit card and allegedly used funds intended for student band activities to cover personal expenses.
The investigation identified several categories of questionable spending, including $359.60 in personal purchases such as cosmetics, groceries, children’s medicine and pet food; $729 transferred to pay personal utility bills; $766.50 in cash withdrawals and cash-back transactions; $70.95 in gift card purchases; and $92 in fundraiser money that was not deposited.
The Comptroller’s investigation also found what it described as significant internal control deficiencies within the booster organization. Officers reportedly failed to separate financial responsibilities, regularly bypassed reviews of bank statements and did not consistently require receipts or vendor invoices for expenditures. Investigators also found problems with the handling of fundraiser proceeds, including delayed deposits and a $209.29 fundraising check that was not deposited.
Huntland School suspended the band booster club’s activities in January 2025. Franklin County School District officials say they are now working to strengthen oversight and procedures for school support organizations across the district.
“We recognize the severity of these findings and take our responsibility to safeguard community contributions very seriously,” Director of Schools Dr. Roger Alsup said in the release. He added that the district is correcting operational deficiencies and implementing stricter oversight and training in an effort to prevent similar issues in the future.
The complete investigative report is available through the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. An indictment is an accusation, and the charge against Limbaugh has not been proven in court.
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