Auditor’s office releases report Identifying over $400 million in waste
OSA has made recommendations for operational and legal changes that lawmakers and administrators could adopt to save hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds.
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Former Farmington City Clerk pleads guilty
Jackson turned in fraudulent time cards, used sick/vacation leave that she did not have.
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Quitman County man accused of defrauding Rental Assistance Program
Survillion submitted RAMP applications on behalf of tenants renting properties owned by him.
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White wants $1 million reduction in Auditor’s office budget
If the legislature reduces the office’s budget by $1 million, it will not result in a staff reduction or discontinuing any audit or investigation work.
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Auditor’s Office arrests Coahoma County Deputy Coroner
If convicted Mosley faces up to $25,000 in fines and up to 10 years in prison.
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Guilty plea for couple that got fraudulent unemployment benefits
Williams and Truelove were both prosecuted in the Lee County Circuit Court.
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Shad White announces teacher pay bill and other legislative priorities
“This year we’re proposing new reforms that will cut the fat from state government with a chainsaw.”
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White seeks more money in the classroom
White has proposed a bill that would require 50 percent of all new education funds to go towards teacher salaries, which would result in a $13,000 pay raise for teachers.
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Former probation officer pleads guilty to embezzlement
Lee received court-ordered fines and fees from those on probation and then proceeded to pocket the money for her own personal use.
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“Project Momentum” details largest government waste audit in decades
Project Momentum comes on the heels of several other audits conducted by the Office of the State Auditor over the last five years.
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