The city of Dothan has trying to rebound after scandalous allegations in child feeding program.
DOTHAN, Ala. - Dothan’s city manager admits mistakes have been made in the city’s feeding program but places the blame squarely on one employee.
Wingfield was fired amid allegations that she falsified documents for the city to recoup millions in federal funds, many of those dollars allocated to feed children during the pandemic.Wingfield’s supervisor was suspended, and three other employees disciplined. Wingfield, a 23-year city employee, and the restaurant paid nearly $3 million to provide meals and snacks under her watch are targets of a criminal investigation, though neither have been charged.The FBI is aiding the investigation because federal funds are involved, and the agency has a highly regarded division that specializes in these type of crimes.The program locally is administered by the city’s Department of Leisure Services.
She initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint that Wingfield had tipped one restaurant to a competitor’s bid.