Overview
- An independent review by an outside law firm found about $600,000 was stolen and traced the loss to COO Brady Lum over several years.
- Officials say Lum was placed on administrative leave before submitting his resignation on Dec. 9.
- The Woodruff Arts Center’s governing board directed counsel to refer the matter to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta for potential prosecution, with charging decisions still pending.
- Woodruff has engaged an independent forensic auditor to assess internal controls and has notified donors of the findings.
- Leaders say the High Museum and Woodruff remain financially stable and plan to pursue restitution.