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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Some asylum seekers misusing payment cards for gambling

Some asylum seekers have been misusing payment cards intended for essentials, with over 6,500 gambling payments attempted using ASPEN cards in the past year.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The Adams Campaign Suffers Another Blow

Eric Adams's campaign was denied public matching funds for failing to provide donor records, including ties to foreign governments.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pentagon provided $2.4tn to private arms firms to fund war and weapons', report finds

Most Pentagon discretionary spending from 2020 to 2024 went to military contractors, amounting to $2.4tn.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Resident sought to help review open space expenditures

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority seeks volunteers for its Expenditure Plan Oversight Committee to review public fund usage from Measures Q and T.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany and COVID-19: What went wrong? DW 06/28/2025

Jens Spahn's procurement decisions during COVID-19 face scrutiny due to high-cost mask orders, with potential financial fallout for Germany and calls for his resignation.
Germany news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Police confirm 'no further action' in Michael McMonagle wages probe

Michael McMonagle misrepresented employment details leading to misuse of public funds, prompting a Stormont review and referral to the PSNI.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French ex-PM Fillon given suspended prison sentence over wife's fake job

François Fillon convicted for embezzlement over fake job for his wife.
Fillon fined €375,000 and banned from political office for five years.
#caltrain
fromPadailypost
3 months ago
Mission District

Former Caltrain exec guilty of building apartment in train station

A former Caltrain executive was convicted of embezzling funds to create a secret apartment in train station.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Trial awaits for ex-Caltrain manager charged with building secret apartment inside station

A former Caltrain manager faces trial for misusing funds to build a secret apartment.
His co-defendant, who pled no contest, will testify against him.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Trial awaits for ex-Caltrain manager charged with building secret apartment inside station

A former Caltrain manager faces trial for misusing funds to build a secret apartment.
His co-defendant, who pled no contest, will testify against him.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Senior Met officer sacked for second time after refusing 2020 drugs test

A senior Met police officer was dismissed again for refusing a drug test, after an earlier reinstatement.
#andrew-cuomo
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor's Race: Cuomo gets $1.5M in public funds, but CFB withholds another $622K over alleged improper coordination' with super PAC | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Front-runner Cuomo denied millions in public funds due to technical error' | amNewYork

The NYC Campaign Finance Board denied Andrew Cuomo public matching funds due to a technical error.
Cuomo's campaign rectified the issue and is seeking approval for funds soon.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Andrew Cuomo loses out on $4M in public campaign funds, dealing major blow to bid for NYC mayor

Andrew Cuomo's campaign lost over $4 million in public matching funds due to a paperwork error, impacting his mayoral bid significantly.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC council member, reform groups urge finance board to keep investigating Cuomo campaign

The Campaign Finance Board is urged to investigate Andrew Cuomo's campaign for possible violations of campaign finance rules.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Cuomo gets $1.5M in public funds, but CFB withholds another $622K over alleged improper coordination' with super PAC | amNewYork

Cuomo awarded $1.5 million in public matching funds but lost $622,000 due to concerns over coordination with super PAC.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Front-runner Cuomo denied millions in public funds due to technical error' | amNewYork

The NYC Campaign Finance Board denied Andrew Cuomo public matching funds due to a technical error.
Cuomo's campaign rectified the issue and is seeking approval for funds soon.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Andrew Cuomo loses out on $4M in public campaign funds, dealing major blow to bid for NYC mayor

Andrew Cuomo's campaign lost over $4 million in public matching funds due to a paperwork error, impacting his mayoral bid significantly.
more#andrew-cuomo
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

California railroad executive used public funds to build secret apartment inside train station

A railroad executive in California misused $42,000 in public funds to build a personal apartment in a historic train station.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Mayor Adams' corruption case stopping him from getting $4M in public campaign funds - despite getting tossed

Mayor Adams is denied $4 million in public matching funds despite the dismissal of his federal indictment.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario takes control of London school board, launches probes at 3 others | CBC News

Ontario government asserts stronger control over school boards due to financial mismanagement.
Increased accountability measures aim to ensure public funds directly benefit students.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Week in Review: April 11 - Apr. 18

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani secures significant public matching funds leading NYC mayoral race, while independent candidates face hurdles.
fromHouston Chronicle
3 months ago

Attorney General alleges potential HISD electioneering through Facebook ads

In an October letter, Texas' Office of the Attorney General alleged Houston ISD may have engaged in electioneering by promoting its $4.4 billion bond package through social media.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Sheng Thao considered using Oakland's funds to cover her campaign debt, new documents suggest

Sheng Thao's campaign debt raises concerns about the financial challenges faced by elected officials and potential misuse of public funds.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Fired City Hall Director Back in Hot Water Over $19K in City Funds Used for Her Son's UCLA Tuition

All City employees have a responsibility to ensure that public funding is used as intended to deliver high-quality public services.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Huntington Park City Hall and mayor's home raided by law enforcement as part of corruption probe

Law enforcement is investigating alleged corruption involving public funds and local officials in Huntington Park.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Boston City Councilor Indicted on Federal Charges

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested for allegedly siphoning public funds through a kickback scheme involving her staff.
fromTalkNats.com
8 months ago

Oh, the D.C. Government now is willing to make repairs at Nats Park with strings attached | TalkNats.com

"The D.C. Council's decision to allocate $515 million for renovations at Capital One Arena raises eyebrows, especially when comparing the funding required for Nationals Park upgrades over the years."
Washington Nationals
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