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State government waste report uncovers $400 million in misused funds

A comprehensive government waste report released last year identified more than $400 million in waste across state government agencies, according to sources.

The report detailed issues such as Medicaid payments to high-income individuals, over $100 million in welfare funds that were misspent or stolen, and politicians using state planes to attend out-of-state baseball games.

It also highlighted millions of dollars spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at universities. The findings underscore public frustration, especially on tax day, when taxpayers see their dollars diverted to questionable expenses.

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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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