Atlanta’s Office of the Inspector General is accused of violating state law at least 50 times while issuing subpoenas to obtain city employees’ financial records during investigations.
The City of Atlanta sent Inspector General Shannon Manigault a cease and desist letter on Monday, which comes while the city council is already questioning her methods and authority.
According to the letter, Manigault’s office has been breaking a state law that requires banks to notify individuals when their financial records are subpoenaed during criminal or tax investigations.
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