A public official in Todd County is facing charges related to the handling of a deceased relative's property. Denise Gaida, the county's auditor and treasurer, has been charged with felony forgery counts and a gross misdemeanor. The allegations stem from the transfer of ownership of property that belonged to Gaida's brother, who died in September 2024.

Investigators have raised questions about the timing of a claim related to this property. Further details about the case, including the results of a handwriting analysis, are available from the court documents and investigators.