DR. JAMES CROCKETT, FORMER PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING,
FORMER DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING
(August 15, 2006) CoB Administrators in Their Own Words "'I was outraged. These supervisors were betraying
the public's trust and stealing from their friends and neighbors." "There was indeed a 'culture of corruption.' New
supervisors learned how the game was played from experienced supervisors, and many could not resist the
temptation.'" [Former Director of USM's School of Accountancy James Crockett describing his feelings when news
broke that county Supervisors were embezzling money from county governments across his 'beloved
Mississippi.'...".
(August 20, 2006) Special Report Crockett & Family in the Music City An Investigative Series on CoB Travel "This
"Special Report" continues a multi-part examination of Employee Travel Vouchers in USM's College of Business.
In this report, we examine the details of a trip made to the April 1997 AAA SE Regional Meeting in Nashville
made by Gwen Pate, Roderick Posey, and James Crockett. The details of this trip are interesting, as readers will
see below...".
(August 24, 2006) The Costs of Sponsorsing Operation Pretense Following USM's Money "This report tracks the
cost to USM of producing James R. Crockett's book, Operation Pretense. The exhibits you see below generally
speak for themselves. As the data continue to come into usmpride.com, more analysis and commentary will be
added. This is a work in progress. In the meantime, feel free to peruse the information supplied below...".