Financial struggles at the White County Senior Citizens Center have escalated into a lawsuit. Earlier this month, Lucinda “Cindy” Conley was served with a formal complaint alleging she failed to file required federal payroll tax forms while overseeing the center’s finances.
The complaint states Conley, who was responsible for finances and taxes at the center for about two decades, failed to file IRS Form 941 and payroll taxes for the periods ending September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2023. As a result, the center was forced into a payment arrangement with the IRS totaling more than $62,000, to be repaid over 43 months at $1,500 per month.
The lawsuit seeks $43,736.76 in damages, plus additional interest, penalties, attorney’s fees, and court costs. Conley was served on September 12th and has 30 days to respond.
Concerns over the center’s financial situation first came to light in September 2024, when Executive Director Vicki Harrelson publicly appealed for donations, citing rising costs and declining contributions. By May of this year, during a Carmi City Council meeting, representatives warned the center was struggling to stay afloat and facing potential legal issues.
Comments