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Hustisford Clerk Charged With Misconduct and Theft After Audit Flags Tens of Thousands in Missing Funds

A forensic audit triggered a county investigation that authorities say uncovered widespread unauthorized spending.

Overview

  • Kim Marie Hopfinger, 65, was placed on leave Sept. 25, taken into custody Sept. 29, and charged Sept. 30 with misconduct in public office and theft over $10,000.
  • A criminal complaint alleges more than $45,000 in public funds were taken between January 2018 and September 2025.
  • An outside Baker Tilly audit identified $36,548 in suspicious village credit card charges, including frequent purchases at Piggly Wiggly and Walmart.
  • Investigators say Hopfinger admitted using the village credit card for personal expenses and described skimming cash from front desk payments, with some conduct possibly dating back to 2010.
  • Authorities also cite losses at the Hustisford Soccer Club, and county officials say village leadership is installing stronger financial controls as the investigation continues.