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Former SEDC officials accused of embezzlement
Two San Diego redevelopment officials were arrested and accused of “embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds.” The voiceofsandiego.org investigation that began in 2008 culminated this week when the Southeastern Economic Development Corp.’s former president and former finance director were accused of “five criminal felony counts” each. Voiceofsandiego.org reported that the SEDC started paying “hundreds of…
Read MoreWisconsin’s FoodShare program a target of fraud
An investigation by the Journal Sentinel reveals that Wisconsin’s food assistance program, FoodShare, is being abused by the same people who are supposed to benefit from the program. Last year, almost 2,000 recipients of the program’s assistance “reported losing their Quest card six or more times.” The investigation reveals that many FoodShare recipients sell their…
Read MoreIRE Biloxi workshop postponed
Due to the recent extreme weather conditions that have hit the Southern portion of the United States, the IRE Better Watchdog Workshop originally scheduled for May 13 in Biloxi, Miss., has been postponed. IRE will reschedule the workshop. Stay tuned for a new date and further details.
Read MoreAbsentee voting begins for IRE Board election!
Six seats on the 13-member IRE Board of Directors are up for election. The election will be held June 11 at the IRE annual conference in Orlando, Fla. Nine members have declared their candidacy in time to be put on the Absentee Ballots. You may view their statements here. For more information on absentee guidelines…
Read MoreStories for broadcast reporters to tackle this summer
By Kyle Deas Graduate Student, University of Missouri With spring sweeps here and the summer fast approaching, the enterprising broadcast reporter may be on the lookout for ways to make a splash. Here are a few ideas and resources for investigative stories with high public interest and a quick turnaround. Boating accidents: If you live…
Read More$140 million spent on faulty water projects
In this three-part series from The (Raleigh) News & Observer, reporters revealed about “$140 million has been spent on work that is failing, needs significant repair or is too far from distressed sources of drinking water.” The series discovered stream restoration projects that require “hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs.” They also found numerous…
Read MoreBP oil spill relief funds buys millions in gear
An AP investigation reveals that the millions of dollars given to coastal towns affected by the massive oil spill last year is not being used for cleanup purposes. While the crisis was still unfolding, BP “poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Gulf Coast communities with few strings attached.” AP reporters found that a small…
Read MoreSix seats up for election on the IRE Board – Deadline to file and appear on absentee ballots is April 26
The filing period has begun for those planning to run for the IRE Board of Directors. Six seats on the 13-member board are up for election. The election will be held June 11 at the IRE annual conference in Orlando, Fla. The IRE Board serves as the governing body of IRE and generally meets in…
Read MoreWhite House visitor logs incomplete
An analysis by the Center for Public Integrity recently revealed that the visitor logs for the White House are incomplete. The logs are the “official record” of who stops by the White House and is “maintained by the Secret Service.” The investigation shows that the logs are missing many visitors, including celebrities, “lobbyists, government employees,…
Read MoreMaui nonprofit questioned after financial review shows high amount of unspent grants
The Wailuku Main Street Association, a nonprofit organization that supports and preserves small towns, has “accumulated more than $374,000 in unspent county grants.” The organization claims that it is “frugal” practices that have allowed the buildup of unspent money. Critics of the nonprofit also question why the organization isn’t required to show receipts or documentation…
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