A special investigation audit of the Iowa Veteran’s Home says former commandant Timon Oujiri was relieved of his duties in early May due to over $105,000 in improper pay to Oujiri.

The report, released by State Auditor Rob Sand, shows the discrepancies that came to light when Department of Administrative Services employees reviewed the payroll of various agencies for accuracy back in April, in preparation to transfer to a new payroll system. Payroll costs from July of 2019 through May of this year showed the amount of improper pay and payroll costs at IVH.

The report also includes suggestions to strengthen some of the internal controls at IVH, including a review of payroll journals by someone not associated with the payroll process.

The report has been sent to the Iowa DCI, The Marshall and Polk counties Attorney’s Office and the Attorney General’s office.