In February 2020
The office of the Mississippi State Auditor arrested six people it accused of mishandling federal funds disbursed by the Mississippi Department of Human Services
Including :
The department's former director.In May
The auditor's office released a report identifying $94 million in questionable spending by the department
Much of it being funneled through two nonprofits
The Mississippi Community Education Center and Family Resource Center of North Mississippi.The auditing investigations have found that the money was made available to several high profile figures for various purposes
- Including :
- Two retired athletes:
Former professional football star Brett Favre and former wrestler Brett DiBiase.The reveal of the state investigation also triggered a federal investigation.