LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Suspended Fayette County Public Schools budget director Ann Sampson Grimes filed a lawsuit against Superintendent Liggins and the school board, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader .

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The lawsuit claims Liggins prevented Sampson-Grimes from reporting potential waste and mismanagement of district money.

This comes as State Auditor Allison Ball is doing a financial audit on the district.

Sampson-Grimes was placed on administrative leave for allegedly “an issue of leadership,” according to a letter she sent to doctor liggins. However, she claims it was retaliation for warning about financial troubles.

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