Misuse of State HIV/AIDS Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White conducts an audit revealing wasteful spending of state HIV/AIDS grants, including funds used for inappropriate events and cab rides; highlights fraud risks in federal grants to non-profits. Trump administration criticized for similar cuts in HIV/AIDS funding.
Key Points
- State auditor Shad White discovered wasteful expenditures of state HIV/AIDS grants in Mississippi
- Funds meant for HIV/AIDS issues were spent on inappropriate events and cab rides
- Audit highlights fraud risks in federal grants to non-profits
- Trump administration criticized for cutting similar funding