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Auditors to review Montana Secretary of State's use of federal grant money for mailers

The Secretary of State's use of a federal elections grant to pay for controversial mailers will be audited, the legislative auditor said in a memo dated Wednesday. Earlier this month Republican Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen used grant money from the Help American Vote Act (HAVA) to pay

Report: State leaders saved taxpayers $28 billion in 2025

(The Center Square) - State financial officers across the country saved taxpayers $28 billion in 2025, according to a new report. The State Financial Officers Foundation found its members uncovered $5.7 billion in waste, fraud and abuse while returning $22.3 billion through investment earnings and unclaimed property programs. The

Walz unveils anti-fraud plan; GOP urges independent watchdog

(The Center Square) – Fraud investigations in Minnesota are heating up as state Republicans push for stricter oversight and accountability measures. As part of that effort, they are highlighting the need for a statewide independent Office of the Inspector General. State Senator Michael Kreun, R-Blaine, helped sponsor the legislation to

Louvre president hands in resignation to Macron: Elysee

Louvre president hands in resignation to Macron: Elysee

The head of France's Louvre museum resigned on Tuesday, the office of the French presidency announced, following a months-long string of scandals -- including the brazen theft of priceless jewels in broad daylight. Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which was accepted, with

CPA gives tips for avoiding red flags for NGOs getting taxpayer money

(The Center Square) – A certified public accountant that works with nonprofits says if they’re getting public money, they should have internal controls to avoid potential fraud, waste or abuse of taxpayer funds Increased scrutiny continues to be on how federal tax dollars are being managed by states. Oftentimes, taxpayer

Ellsworth contract updates: Ex-business associate says contract was his proposal

After Sen. Jason Ellsworth came under fire for an improper state-funded business contract, Ellsworth’s associate on the receiving end of the deal said under oath the contracts were his own idea, according to sworn testimony obtained by the Montana State News Bureau. It is the first time his

Montana Senate sends Ellsworth's contract controversy to ethics committee

The Montana Senate on Monday invoked its constitutional authority to adjudicate an abuse of power and waste of state resources by a Republican senator from Hamilton who quietly arranged a six-figure contract with his longtime business associate. The Senate ethics committee will hear the case of Sen. Jason Ellsworth,