Nebraska Auditor Criticizes Douglas County’s ‘High’ Cost to Administer Program for the Poor

Nebraska auditor flags weaknesses in Douglas County assistance program

On Tuesday, auditor, Mike Foley, sent a letter to the chairman of the county board of commissioners detailing the alleged errors.

State Auditor calls for change to welfare program

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley is calling for reform of the Douglas County General Assistance program.

Nebraska auditor criticizes Douglas County’s ‘high’ cost to administer program for the poor

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s state auditor is criticizing Douglas County’s handling of a program that helps the poor, including what he described as high administrative costs and “problematic” distribution of Dollar General gift cards. State Auditor Mike Foley detailed concerns in…

Nebraska auditor finds improper spending in Douglas County low-income aid program

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley said some funds for low-income Douglas County residents to use on cleaning and hygiene were misused. The county says it's taking steps to improve services.

State auditor finds issues in Douglas County benefits program

State Auditor Mike Foley is calling for benefits reform in Nebraska’s largest county. In a letter to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning, Foley’s office identified multiple issues with the county’s Department of General Assistance that “merit corrective action.” Douglas County provided more than $8.6 million in assistance to low-income residents between 2023 […]