The Tennessee Division of State Audit Office announced Tuesday that Kathy Stickel will retire as director after 30 years of service to the state, effective Feb. 27.

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Kathy Stickel

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Tabitha Furlong

Relatedly, and according to a release from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (which oversees the state audit division), Tabitha Furlong will be promoted to serve as director of state audit.