State Auditor investigation leads to $5 million recovery
White’s office started investigating MTC in 2021 when allegations arose that MTC was not providing the prison staff required by their contract with the state.
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Former Alcorn school superintendent pleads guilty of fraud
Brand falsified student attendance records for October and November of 2020.
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White releases report on historic unemployment fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice has called the unemployment fraud around the nation during COVID “unprecedented.”
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Former Gautier city employee arrested for embezzlement
Landaverde is accused of reversing late fees paid by customers then taking the reversed fee for herself.
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Alcorn County tax collector pleads guilty
Ross is guilty of creating a false bill of sale for a motor vehicle to lower the tax burden for an Alcorn County resident.
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Auditor releases report on rural healthcare scholarship programs
A new report released on shows two programs meant to address Mississippi’s healthcare shortage are working but need improved policies.
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Annual report on money recovered for taxpayers released
State law requires the Auditor’s office to publish an Exceptions Report every year.
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Former Clarksdale Public Utilities Lead Cashier Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Bounds embezzled customer utility payments and manipulated the computer system to show that her daily collections were less than she collected.
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White testifies to House Ways & Means Committee
The State Auditor’s office received a tip regarding a potential kickback scheme involving the Department of Human Services (DHS).
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Former county water and soil conservation official arrested for embezzlement
The demand letter includes interest and investigative costs.
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