• Thu, December 19, 2024

by: Omaha.com

Nebraska auditor alleges more fraud by contracted DHHS caregivers

Auditor Mike Foley's report on Wednesday follows a similar report his office issued in February. He previously said the DHHS likely mishandled tens of millions of dollars during the 2023

by: Winston-Salem Journal

Two Things: The hits keep on coming for soil and water district candidate; Robinson lands in hot water again

A losing candidate for Forsyth County soil and water conservation district supervisor - the qualified one - takes the high road.The winner, a convicted sex offender, lands in legal jeopardy.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

'We've been vindicated': Chalmers says government spending has saved the nation from recession

After coming under fire from for his mid-year budget update, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says: "We've rejected this free advice that says slash and burn in the budget".

by: FOX31 Denver

Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The Social Security Fairness Act would

by: RealClearPolitics

Stephen Miller to Congressional Republicans: Why Are You Not Giving Trump The Best Possible Chance At Success?

The American people elected him to. He should not have to come into office and immediately be saddled with a government funding expiration followed by a debt ceiling expiration. That is what the current plan would do. He would come into office and ...

by: CNN

What's at risk if Congress doesn't fund the government by Friday night

Facing intense pressure of the federal government potentially shutting down within days and disaster aid coffers that need replenishment, lawmakers are racing to cobble together a temporary government funding plan after President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed their last package on Wednesday.

by: Farmers Weekly

FW Survey 2024: Politics and weather weigh heavy on the sector

That UK farming confidence has taken a battering is hardly a secret, but the extent of that decline is quite startling, as evidenced by the results of our

by: ABC

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by: clickondetroit.com

Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean

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by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis native Jasmine Crockett, fiery and focused, wants fellow Democrats ready to rumble

The American people are tired of us bringing a butter knife to a real fight, a real war," the Democrat said in a recent CNN appearance.

by: Business Insider

Musk's DOGE is pushing the US toward a government shutdown this week. Here's what that means for Americans.

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by: THE WEEK

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by: CBS News

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by: The Courier-Journal

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by: Philadelphia Inquirer

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by: Austin American-Statesman

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by: The Boston Globe

Will Trump kick Musk out of Mar-a-Lago?

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by: The Daily Telegraph

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by: Detroit News

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by: Austin American-Statesman

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by: FOX59 News

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by: The New York Times

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by: USA Today

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by: Detroit News

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by: Detroit News

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by: The New York Times

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Fixing The Media And Campaign Spending By The Rich

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Nebraska auditor alleges more fraud by contracted DHHS caregivers

Auditor Mike Foley's report on Wednesday follows a similar report his office issued in February. He previously said the DHHS likely mishandled tens of millions of dollars during the 2023
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley has uncovered additional instances of fraud involving caregivers contracted by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The audit revealed that some caregivers were billing for services not rendered, including times when they were out of state or engaged in other activities. One notable case involved a caregiver who billed for 24-hour care while simultaneously working at a fast-food restaurant. The audit also highlighted issues with oversight and documentation, with some caregivers failing to provide adequate proof of services or falsifying records. Foley emphasized the need for stricter controls and better monitoring to prevent such fraudulent activities, which exploit vulnerable populations and misuse taxpayer funds. The DHHS has acknowledged the findings and is taking steps to address the systemic issues identified in the audit.

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