TLDR:

• Homewood has hired an accounting firm to investigate missing funds.
• The investigation is ongoing and has not yet revealed the extent of the missing funds.

Key Elements of the Article:

Homewood, a city, has recently hired an accounting firm in order to investigate missing funds which have raised concerns. The investigation is still ongoing and the exact extent of the missing funds has not been disclosed yet. City officials have expressed their commitment to transparency throughout the investigation process and to hold those responsible accountable. The accounting firm will be working to uncover any discrepancies in financial records and provide recommendations to prevent similar situations in the future.

In addition to the missing funds investigation, other news and updates from the area include the impacts of the FTC voting to ban noncompete agreements, an interchange project update in Hoover, concerns raised by families about items being removed from grave sites, strategies to prevent car thefts and break-ins following the arrest of a 12-year-old for car theft, and warnings from USFA regarding UAB animal testing facilities after a complaint from PETA.

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