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After Employee Theft Allegations, Century Town Council Member Wants Financial Info
June 18, 2025
Following allegations of theft by a town employee, earlier this year, a Century town council members wants to see financial information.
The town alleged in a report to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that seven missing deposits with $2,627.90 in cash and $8,432.51 in checks for a total of $11,060.41 not deposited into their account. The ECSO investigated and presented to their findings to Escambia County Judge Scott Ritchie who declined to issue an arrest warrant based upon the investigation. [Read Related: Judge Rejects Arrest Warrant For Employee In Case Of $11,000 Missing From Town Of Century]
Council member Shelisa McCall Abraham presented a written memo Tuesday night requesting a reconciliation of the Town of Century’s accounts for the period March 1 to May 31, 2025. The council regularly receives a “bill list” showing financial obligations, and occasional financial reports, but they do not receive account reconciliations on a regular basis.
“Considering the recent allegations against a former Town employee, I am writing to request a reconciliation of the Town of Century’s accounts,” she wrote in the memo to Carrie Moore, town clerk; Howard Brown, interim town manager; and Ben Boutwell, mayor. “Please ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled with the bank statements. I have included reconciliation steps to assist with this process.”
Abraham also included two pages of step to reconcile account with QuickBooks (which is used by the town) or manually.
“I know they said that there are procedures in place now to make sure it (employee theft) doesn’t happen again,” she said. “She we (the council) are stewards of the funds and accountable at the end of the day, we are the ones responsible for these funds, so I want to see your complete reconciliation.”
Pictured top: The Century Town Council met Tuesday night. Council member are (L-R) Dynette Lewis, Henry Cunningham, Shelisa McCall Abraham, and John Bass. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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6 Responses to “After Employee Theft Allegations, Century Town Council Member Wants Financial Info”
Actually the charter states that it is the president of the council’s job to set the agenda and it’s basically not to be delegated.
The reason the council meets in the sunshine is to vote.
The mayor is not a voting member. So really he doesn’t have to be there, neither does the public. We have a representative government for a reason.
In the past the clerk and mayor set the agenda contrary to the charter. They may still be doing that. I’m glad at least one council member has requested more information for edification for oversite over town finances.
That’s their job.
I’ve only met the mayor one time. He wasnt even mayor then. I was at the park and a truck driver was lost, asking for directions. Im not from century, so I couldn’t figure out where the Spanish speaking guy wanted to go. Ben saw what was going on and came over. He took probably 30 minutes away from his family to help that guy. Going so far as to calling the company, asking questions about locations for delivery, etc. I had no clue who the mayor was lol. Point is, that man seems like he’d help anyone, anywhere or any time. Give him a break. He’s got a lot to fix. I don’t know his politics either.
If I can respond Mr. Mayor I’m glad to see that you are available. I did not consider my comment as trash talking it was more of my dry humor. Guess you just have to be around me in person to know that also. But I’lll let you be “B”. See just like that. Nothing more nothing less and nothing to be sensitive about. OK.
As far as the other I have no interest in running for the seat, but do expect those who hold the seat to actually “be in the seat” when it’s time for everyone to meet. That’s all. I actually hope the candidate that does run has thick skin and a true concern for the citizens of the town.
Just know that we’re rooting for the whole town to succeed and with you being the current mayor that means we’re rooting for you too. Can’t wait to see you at those meetings “B”!!
I’m right here, “Where O where”, my door is open at Town Hall and I live at 1 E Hecker Rd, Century, Fl. Need to talk, let’s….any ideas for the Town, or would you like to run for the Council Seat that is up for qualifying? Need more support from the community…not trash talking.
B
He was in his office this afternoon when I stopped by to discuss a town problem. He was very helpful about it.
This actually is not a bad idea and I hope no one objects to this request. I have another question though, Where is the mayor.? Better yet where has Ben-Been? We have seen him only one time I believe since his meeting with Michelle Saleszman. Can somebody tell me that?.