The Tennessee State Museum is under audit for the third time since 2011.
On Wednesday afternoon, Deputy Director Mary Jane Crockett-Green sent an email to members of the Douglas Henry State Museum Commission confirming the audit, although at least six people from the Comptroller's office started their work the day before.
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