Illinois GOP candidates call for Pritzker audit due to worries about fraud in Minnesota.
Pritzker: “In President Trump’s head, I’m living rent-free” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has reacted to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions in Chicago by outlining his views in a “special report.” He believes that both federal and local governments ought to “take appropriate action to remove bad actors from the streets.” In the meantime, two […]
Audit reveals mismanagement of grants by Minnesota health workers
Audit Reveals Mismanagement in Minnesota’s Grant Distribution An alarming audit has uncovered significant mismanagement of taxpayer-funded grants by Minnesota officials. Notably, it appears that some were involved in fabricating crucial documents to obscure their actions. Judy Randall, the Legislative Auditor, has indicated that employees from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Office […]
2012 audit revealed $16M in improper child care payments to Minnesota, with millions more sent to the state since then.
Minnesota Day Care Scandal Overview WASHINGTON — The day care scandal in Minnesota has been developing for years. According to an audit conducted almost a decade ago, nearly 20% of taxpayer money, approximately $16 million, that was intended for child care centers was misappropriated. This audit was highlighted during the Trump administration, focusing on the […]
Optum starts Minnesota Medicaid audit focusing on 80,000 ‘high-risk’ claims
Minnesota DHS Initiates Enhanced Prepayment Review of Medicaid Services The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has started a more rigorous prepayment evaluation of the Medicaid services program, as announced by state officials on Monday. In this first phase, over 80,000 claims were submitted to Optum, which is part of UnitedHealth Group, according to John […]
Audit shows California unemployment wasted $4.6M on cell phones and other devices.
California’s Unemployment Agency Wastes Millions on Unused Phones A recent report has revealed that the California Employment Development Department (EDD) has wasted a significant amount of money—over $4.6 million—on unused cell phone plans. This situation has been highlighted by the California State Auditor. Specifically, the agency spent this money on more than 6,200 mobile devices […]
DOT warns of withdrawing $73M from NY due to audit revealing that half of commercial trucking licenses were issued to illegal drivers
Concerns Over New York’s Commercial Truck Licenses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a significant warning on Friday, suggesting that $73 million in federal highway funds earmarked for New York could be confiscated. This comes in light of an audit revealing that over half of the commercial truck licenses in the state were improperly issued to […]
Government audit disputes Democrats’ statements on Medicaid for undocumented immigrants
Recent federal audits and state government policies cast doubt on Senate Democrats’ assertions that illegal immigrants won’t be eligible for Medicaid amidst the ongoing debate over federal funding. For instance, it was stated that “factually, undocumented immigrants can’t even purchase the ACA compensation that we’re trying to protect. Republicans opted to raise costs and prioritize […]
Audit reveals Utah’s Medicaid oversight has weak governance and insufficient transparency.
SALT LAKE CITY A recent report highlights several challenges within the Utah office responsible for monitoring fraud in the state’s Medicaid system. It indicates that since a similar audit in 2018, leadership has seemingly “not put in enough effort to improve.” The report criticizes the Medicaid Services office, noting that its leadership has been “delinquent” […]
Audit by Labor Department inspector general addresses issues with BLS data
The Big Money Show panel discusses a significant downward adjustment in US employment figures. This Wednesday, the Labor Bureau’s internal watchdog, the Labor Statistics Bureau (BLS), is facing scrutiny regarding its data collection methods for inflation and labor reports. The Inspector General’s office has notified BLS Chairman William Wiertrowsky that they are “initiating a review […]
Ernst Urges DOT to Recover $14 Billion from Costly Rail Projects Following Audit
Joni Ernst Pushes to Cancel Federal Rail Funds Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is making a renewed effort to halt or redirect federal transportation funds, specifically targeting what she describes as a “Boondoggle” rail project, which she claims is siphoning off billions beyond budget. This was outlined in a letter sent to the Transportation Secretary […]