Fraud, waste, and abuse in California could hit $250 billion, according to a new analysis of hundreds of whistleblower tips commissioned by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and state controller candidate Herb Morgan.
The “Califraudia” preliminary report alleges a systematic looting from state agencies. The duo claimed Monday that the eye-popping, multibillion-dollar estimate underscores the “urgent need for formal investigation and audit” as a matter of “basic fiscal responsibility.”
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton attends the Los Angeles premiere of Reagan on Aug. 20, 2024, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic)
Some of the areas they claim are fraught with abuse include housing and homelessness programs, including grant-funded nonprofit and intermediary organizations receiving billions in public funds. They
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