Maine Halts Funding to Somali Charity Following Discovery of $1 Million Fraud in Audits
Maine officials have halted Medicaid payments to a Somali-operated charity following multiple audits that revealed over $1 million in potential fraud. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) found that Gateway Community Services billed the state $1,068,598 from March 2021 to December 2022, allegedly for “interpretation services” intended for Somali immigrants, according to […]
Investigation into Chicago Teachers Union for absent financial audits by House committee
Chicago Teachers Union Under Investigation The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is currently being investigated by the House Education and Labor Committee. This scrutiny comes from allegations that the union has not adequately disclosed how it has spent member funds over the last five years, as indicated by a letter obtained by Fox News Digital. According […]
What is causing the increase in CT Medicaid expenses? Republicans seek answers through audits.
Connecticut Republicans Call for Medicaid Audit Amid Rising Costs Republican lawmakers in Connecticut’s state Senate are pushing for an audit and further assessments of the state’s Medicaid program, which has been dealing with significant cost overruns recently. The GOP caucus, holding 11 out of 36 Senate seats, has reached out to state auditors John Geragosian […]
Significant IRS Updates Expected for Business Tax Audits in 2025
IRS Announces Changes to Corporate Tax Audits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled new guidance aimed at significantly reducing the time corporate taxpayers spend during audits. This initiative, revealed on Friday, is intended to make the audit experience more collaborative and efficient. The updated interim guidance will be in effect from 2025 through 2026, […]
UnitedHealth declines following news of increased Medicare Advantage audits by regulator
US stocks add to market anxiety with Treasury sales A somewhat lackluster day for US stocks took a turn for the worse in the afternoon. The S&P 500 dropped by 1.6%, while the Nasdaq 100 saw a decline of 1.3%, and the Russell 2000 fell 2.8%. Every sector ETF in the S&P 500 decreased by […]
UnitedHealth Group avoids shareholder vote on coverage denial audits in wake of CEO killing – Star Tribune
As they are led to an annual meeting, publicly available companies have discretion on whether to include all shareholder resolution proposals in their materials. However, they often seek advance guarantees from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Decisions that exclude certain proposals do not encourage enforcement action. In January, the UnitedHealth Group told the SEC […]
Trump admin guts Clinton-era volunteer agency that failed eight consecutive audits
The Trump administration placed around 75% of full-time American employees on administrative leave Wednesday as the administration is trying to rebuild Clinton-era volunteer agencies from scratch, Fox News Digital learned. A total of 535 full-time Americanorps employees out of the agency’s 700 staff have taken leave, administrative officials confirmed Thursday with Fox News Digital. Volunteers […]
GOP-Ordered Audits Find Wisconsin Universities, State Agencies Failed To Track DEI Spending
The Wisconsin Department of Legislative Audit has found that multiple state agencies and the University of Wisconsin (UW) system were unable to track millions of dollars in spending for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Legislative Audit Bureau has released the report 25-05 I'll report that 25-06 April 11th. The report found that several state […]
DOGE Lays Off 3K Probationary HHS Workers as Audits Continue
As government efficiency (DOGE) sheds light on government waste, 600 probation and human services (HHS) workers, 3,000, have reportedly left their jobs. It is reportedly Laying Turn off employees on Friday. However, according to Fox News, many have been ruled out of layoffs. The move could save taxpayers about $600 million each year, the outlet […]
Treasury, Congress watchdogs launch audits into DOGE access to payment system
Two government watchdogs have launched an audit of a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to the sensitive federal payment system at the Treasury. The Treasury Inspector and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) told the senators this week that they are considering access to the system for Doge employees. General Lauren Silva, assistant inspector […]