Douglas County authorities to investigate assistance program after State Auditor report

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Authorities are launching an investigation into the Douglas County General Assistance program.

According to a release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, they have been made aware of a report from State Auditor Mike Foley regarding the county’s General Assistance Program.

DCSO says they will be opening an investigation into the program and its practices to make sure that taxpayer dollars were not impermissibly or fraudulently spent. This comes after consultation with Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine…

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