Possible Fraud in Asheville's HR Department

Authorities are investigating possible fraud involving employees in the city of Asheville's Human Resources Department.

According to search warrants, two employees are being investigated for increasing the limits of Medical/Child Care Flex Accounts, which are capped at $6,000, for their own accounts. 

The warrants also state that the Asst. HR Director admitted submitting fraudulent claims, including reimbursement claims for items she did not purchase.  She also admitted that the $6,000 cap was often waived for some employees, allowing them to claim more.

Asheville Police and the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office are investigating the case, but so far, no arrests have been made.  News13's Holly Headrick will have much more in a live report at 6pm.