Auditor releases report on rural healthcare scholarship programs
A new report 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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Report shows Mississippi public universities spend millions on DEI
A new report shows Mississippi taxpayers how much public universities are spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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Analysis of Jackson audits shows a dangerous financial situation
“Our analysis of Jackson’s audits shows serious and fundamental financial issues that have to be straightened out. Every concerned taxpayer should be reading this report.”
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Farmington City Clerk arrested for embezzlement
Debora Jackson has surrendered herself to special agents. Jackson is the clerk for the city of Farmington.
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Statute of Limitations on Bribery Increased
The new law increases the statute of limitations on bribery from three years to five years.
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Former Jackson County employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
State Auditor Shad White has announced Jonathan Smith has been convicted of two counts of embezzlement.
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