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Mississippi State Auditor Highlights Wasteful Spending in Recent Report

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White has released a comprehensive report on government waste spanning 2018 to 2025. The report highlights several areas of concern, including millions of dollars allocated to diversity, equity, and inclusion offices.

According to the auditor’s office, some funds have been spent on programs such as equity-based yoga for preschoolers and taxpayer-funded college degrees teaching gender and transgender ideologies. The publication urges taxpayers to review the details by visiting the state auditor’s website.

White’s office emphasizes its commitment to ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and not misappropriated. The office encourages the public to report any suspected misuse of funds via phone at 1-800-321-1275 or through their online reporting portal.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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