Nebraska auditor claims tens of thousands of dollars improperly paid to state workers, some dead

Nebraska auditor claims tens of thousands of dollars improperly paid to state workers, some dead

The Nebraska State Capitol. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — A new report from the Nebraska State Auditor reveals “tens of thousands of dollars in public funds wasted” on improper payments, including some to state workers who had died and others who left jobs shortly after receiving subsidies related to their recruitment. The Nebraska State Auditor’s Office is located in the State Capitol. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner) “These audi…