Inspector General Report Addresses Allegations Against Charleston County School Trustee

An inspector general's report addressed allegations against Charleston County School Trustee Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson. Regarding a conflict of interest charge, the report stated that the inspector general did not substantiate that Dunmeyer-Roberson improperly aided a former campaign manager in a district procurement matter, nor did it find evidence that she benefited financially from the vendor. The report also reviewed charges of unauthorized disclosures of confidential information, noting that Dunmeyer-Roberson improperly disclosed information on at least 28 occasions to news media or district vendors while defending herself.

The allegations involve procurement matters and the handling of confidential information within the Charleston County School District. These issues relate to the operational integrity and standing of the district, which is governed by Charleston County.