Audit uncovers ‘alarming’ expenditures of taxpayer funds by nonprofits — MSDH director responds to concerns - Daily Leader

Audit uncovers ‘alarming’ expenditures of taxpayer funds by nonprofits — MSDH director responds to concerns - Daily Leader

State Auditor Shad White on Monday released a report showing taxpayer funds spent on what he called “alarming” and questionable expenses by nonprofit organizations receiving government grants from the Mississippi Department of Health. The grants were primarily intended to test Mississippians for HIV-AIDS. Funds were used for a “Queerceañera” — described as a “LatinX pride month event that highlights LGBTQ LatinX and Indigenous community members”…

Unlawful public expenditures fall by 25% in 2024 – Auditor General

The latest Auditor General’s report released on Tuesday, May 6, has shown that unlawful public expenditure declined by 25 per cent to Rwf2 billion in 2024. The audit office had re...

State health department admits grant oversight failure after misspent HIV/AIDS funds uncovered - SuperTalk Mississippi

The Mississippi State Health Department has responded to a report alleging a grand lack of oversight when issuing public funds to nonprofits. On Monday, State Auditor Shad White reported that MSDH sent money intended to encourage the public to get tested for HIV/AIDS to nonprofits that used the funds for wasteful purposes. Specific groups, including the Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity, Love Inside for Everyone, and Love Me Unlimited 4 …

White audit uncovers taxpayer fund expenditures by nonprofits

Every year the federal government sends hundreds of millions of dollars to Mississippi state agencies which they then pass to nonprofits.