Nebraska auditor criticizes Douglas County’s ‘high’ cost to administer program for the poor
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s state auditor is criticizing Douglas County’s handling of a program that helps the poor, including what he described as high administrative costs and “problematic” distribution of Dollar General gift cards. State Auditor Mike Foley detailed concerns in a letter released Tuesday to the governing board of Nebraska’s most populous county. Attached was […]
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