‘Off the books’ account used to get around MCPS procedures - Wednesday, October 05, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 05, 2022 [Web version](   [Audit finds ‘off the books' account used by vendors to pay Montgomery Co. schools staff]( An audit finds an account that was used to make payments to several MCPS employees to buy goods and services was designed to get around the school system's “established policies and procedures.” [READ MORE](   [Property tax bills due in Fairfax Co., but there's some relief for car owners]( Your car taxes are due today, but you're not paying taxes on 100% of the value this year. 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[READ MORE](   Insight by Genesys [Cloud Exchange 2022: Genesys' Steven Boberski on creating customer empathy]( Cloud adoption is critical in helping agencies deliver customer experiences that are empathetic and build trust, says Steven Boberski. We chat with the Genesys public sector CTO during Federal News Network's Cloud Exchange 2022 to understand how.   [Construction underway to Rosslyn Tunnel]( The work takes places on the tunnel that carries Interstate 66 under North Nash Street, Fort Myer Drive, North Lynn Street and Gateway Park. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [$55K reward offered for info. on suspect in solar panel installer's death]( Aryeh Wolf, 25, of Baltimore, was Aug. 10 in Southeast while installing solar panels. The man wanted has yet to be arrested. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [The different ways checking and savings accounts can help you meet your financial goals]( No matter how you choose to spend your money, it's good to make sure that you're enjoying some of the big-picture benefits that come with checking and savings accounts with your financial goals in mind.   [WTOP's Dave Johnson's run as voice of DC United comes to an end]( For 27 seasons, WTOP sports director Dave Johnson has been a voice who has excited D.C. United fans with one phrase: “It's in the net!” [READ MORE](   [Prince George's Co. aims to view new spending, legislation through equity lens]( The resolution directs council staff to analyze how budget and policy decisions will impact equity, with that information provided to county lawmakers as they determine how to vote. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Capital Caring Health [4 reasons why hospice care is not what you think]( Most hospice care is less than 14 days. 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