Red-state auditor reports 'explosion' of fraud tips as he targets state employees 'racking up' taxpayer waste
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley reports a significant increase in fraud tips from whistleblowers, attributing the rise to heightened public awareness and media coverage. His office has used GPS tracking on state vehicles to identify alleged misuse by employees for personal errands, including visits to liquor stores and medical appointments. Foley emphasizes the improper use of taxpayer funds and is prioritizing investigations into the most credible allegations.
- ▪Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley says his office is receiving an unprecedented number of fraud allegations from whistleblowers.
- ▪GPS tracking on 45 state vehicles revealed employees using them for personal trips, including to liquor stores, restaurants, and medical facilities.
- ▪The misuse of state vehicles includes unauthorized commutes, errands, and visits to relatives' homes, leading to increased taxpayer expenses.
- ▪Foley's crackdown is part of a broader national focus on government waste, with the Trump administration launching a fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance.
- ▪Media attention and public concern over government fraud have contributed to the surge in reported incidents across state agencies.
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US Corruption Red-state auditor reports 'explosion' of fraud tips as he targets state employees 'racking up' taxpayer waste Auditor Mike Foley says GPS tracking revealed state vehicles going to liquor stores and personal errands on taxpayer dime By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published May 16, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Nebraska auditor reports massive surge in whistleblower tips, GPS catches state workers ‘joyriding’ Nebraska auditor Mike Foley reveals his office is being flooded with fraud allegations as new technology exposes state employees using taxpayer-funded vehicles for liquor runs and personal errands.
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