After auditor’s report, Douglas County sheriff plans to investigate county’s program for the poor
The Douglas County sheriff is launching an investigation into a county program for the poor to ensure taxpayer funds were not misused.
OMAHA — The Douglas County sheriff on Thursday announced that he will open an investigation into the practices of a county program designed to help the poor. Sheriff Aaron Hanson said his intent is to ensure that taxpayer dollars have not been criminally spent. The move comes on the heels of a report by the […]
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