Gazette: Handling of Work Study Earnings at Rock Terrace Questioned

Handling of work-study earnings at Rock Terrace questioned

School system investigating student pay procedures

By Lindsay A. Powers And St. John Barned-Smith Staff Writers

Excerpt:

Roman Korionoff, spokesman for the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, said the office was made aware of the situation at Rock Terrace School last week.

“We are working to obtain all the pertinent information and will go where the evidence and information leads us. As of now, it would be inappropriate to comment further on the matter,” Korionoff said.

A spokesman for Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot said that because of the tax ramifications, the comptroller’s office would work with state and local authorities to investigate the allegations and would do everything the law allows to watch out for children and their families.

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