Nebraska auditor criticizes Douglas County’s ‘high’ cost to administer program for the poor

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 967

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska’s state auditor is criticizing Douglas County’s handling of a program that helps the poor, including what he described as high administrative costs and “problematic” distribution of Dollar General gift cards.

State Auditor Mike Foley detailed concerns in a letter released Tuesday to the governing board of Nebraska’s most populous county. Attached was a five-page response from the county.

Taking aim at administrative expenses, Foley said a …

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