'Funds spent improperly': Lake City official speaks on city budget, staffing

'Funds spent improperly': Lake City official speaks on city budget, staffing

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Lake City recently found itself with no reserve funds and in a budget financial crisis because "funds were spent improperly," an official told News13 on Thursday. City Clerk Nicole Verner, who is also the city's acting finance director, said some city workers are expected to face furloughs within the next couple of weeks. As of Thursday, she said the city has roughly 120 employees, which is 29 fewer than in 2024. When a…