Washington Wants its Welfare Money Back

Welfare crime is increasing in the country – and to reduce the risks of falling victim, Region Norrbotten is increasing its preparedness. – We need to try to identify holes in our safety net, says Jan Öström, Financial Director at Region Norrbotten.

Washington Wants its Welfare Money Back

JACKSON - The federal government is asking Mississippi to pay millions of dollars in misspent money, tied to the Mississippi welfare scandal.

Feds ask Mississippi to repay $101 million in misspent welfare money - Mississippi Today

The agency determined the state must pay back nearly $101 million in welfare money it says officials misused during former Gov. Phil Bryant's administration.

Feds ask Mississippi to repay $101 million in misspent welfare money

The letter represents the first time since the welfare scandal broke in 2020 that HHS has confirmed rules were broken when Mississippi spent welfare money on things such as building a volleyball stadium and a million-dollar public speaking contract with a celebrity athlete.

Feds Demand Mississippi Repay $101 Million in Welfare Scandal

JACKSON, Miss. – On Tuesday, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued a letter requesting that the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reimburse nearly $101 million related to the state’s most extensive welfare scandal. The events began on February 5, 2020, when the welfare scandal was made public. At that juncture, the ACF uncovered a significant embezzlement scheme involving the improper use of Temporary Assistance…

Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Feds ask state to repay $101M in misspent money

Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Feds ask state to repay $101M in misspent money dmonroe Tue, 03/11/2025 - 07:06 PM The federal welfare agency is finally asking Mississippi for its money back — a long-anticipated next step in rectifying the state’s squandering of millions of tax dollars meant to reduce poverty.Read more about Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Feds ask state to repay $101M in misspent money Read more about Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Fe…