Work vehicle for Uber, Lyft and Door Dash in Hamilton County

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has led to the indictment of David Eaves, the former transportation manager for Hamilton County Schools. The investigation began after Hamilton County Schools officials reported the problem.

Investigators determined that Eaves used his assigned vehicle to perform commercial food delivery and ride-hailing work at least 933 times during school work hours. Eaves worked at least 23,914 minutes for these services during work hours, representing $18,368.19 in misappropriated wages to Eaves.

Investigators determined that on March 20, 2017, the first day of his employment with Hamilton County Schools, he began abusing his time to work for commercial food delivery and ride-hailing services during Hamilton County Schools work hours.

Eaves admitted to Hamilton County Schools officials that he used his company vehicle to make commercial food deliveries, in violation of school division policies he signed.

The investigation also revealed that Eaves made at least $1,475.91 worth of questionable fuel purchases using Hamilton County Schools funds while making commercial food deliveries.

Eaves was suspended and placed on unpaid administrative leave in May 2022. He applied for and received early retirement effective July 1, 2022.

Based on this investigation, in May 2024, the Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted David B. Eaves on one count of theft over $10,000, one count of forgery over $10,000, and one count of violating the Tennessee Personnel and Commercial Computer Act over $10,000. The charges included one count of destruction and tampering with government records and one count of official misconduct.

“Hamilton County Schools officials must ensure they provide appropriate oversight of the department’s employees and fuel card usage,” said Comptroller Mumpower. “Hamilton County Schools should reconcile their fuel purchases monthly and consider requiring employees to document where they have traveled.”

To view the investigation report, go to tncot.cc/doireports. To view a map of the Comptroller’s investigations, go to tncot.cc/mappinginvestigations

If you suspect fraud, waste or misuse of public funds in Tennessee, call the Comptroller’s toll-free hotline at 800.232.5454 or file a report online at tncot.cc/fraud. Follow us on X/Twitter @TNCOT and Instagram @tncot

Media Contact: John Dunn, Communications Director, 615.401.7755 or [email protected]

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