Grand Rapids official who oversaw taxpayer money says his powers were stripped after raising concerns

Lawsuit claims city leaders shifted financial oversight away from elected comptroller, raising concerns about transparency and accountability

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The elected city comptroller of Grand Rapids says his office has been stripped of its core duties, raising concerns about government transparency, accountability and adherence to the city charter.

Max Frantz, who has served as city comptroller since 2019, said in an interview that responsibilities traditionally handled by his office…