Auditor Allison Ball said she's uncovered more than $1 billion worth of waste, fraud and abuse in federally-funded programs in Kentucky.
Audits revealed major problems with Kentucky's unemployment system during COVID-19, and now thousands of people are being told to repay benefits years later.
Kentucky's Republican auditor is embroiled in a dispute with Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's administration over access to a database that tracks the state's efforts to assist its most vulnerable citizens.
A review of the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice was released on Wednesday by state auditor Allison Ball.
Lawmakers called for a new audit of the state's largest school district after its transportation breakdown to start the 2023-24 school year.
Two Republicans faced off in the primary Tuesday night – current State Treasurer Allison Ball and Derek Petteys of Lexington – with Ball easily advancing to the General Election in November.
At least 192 checks, each for $1,000 and totaling $192,000, went to recipients who had no connection to the tornado damage caused in December 2021.
More than $150 million in unclaimed property has been returned to Kentucky residents in recent years.
Beau Barnes, general counsel for Teacher Retirement System, said on Friday that the TRS investment in Russian bank Sberbank was largely negligible.
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball is speeding up unclaimed property claims in hopes of helping Kentuckians devastated by the tornadoes.