Treasury Flags $17.5 Billion in Suspected Health Care Fraud
FinCEN says bank reports flagged $17.5 billion in suspicious health care activity, but the figure is not a confirmed fraud or taxpayer-loss total.
Public Spending
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Houston Council to Weigh $20.4M Code-Review Contract and Housing Actions
Houston City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed $20.4 million plan-review and code-enforcement contract, affordable-housing tax-credit applications and a $6 million Canal Street rehabilitation loan.
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SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% as work rules take effect
Preliminary USDA data show SNAP participation fell by 5.6 million people in a year, but the figures do not show how many lost aid for each reason.
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GAO says federal agencies still lack reliable ways to measure whether programs work
A new GAO assessment says agencies often track spending and participation without enough goals, outcome data or evaluations to show whether programs work.
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CMS links 50 Medicaid providers to $203.3 million in enforcement
CMS says 50 high-risk Medicaid providers were tied to $203.3 million in payments subject to federal or state action, not necessarily proven fraud or recovered cash.
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Shreveport begins Phase 2 of Block by Block initiative
Shreveport began the second phase of its Block by Block Initiative on July 15, advancing two major infrastructure projects focused on neighborhoods and public assets.
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Stockton Council Approves Police Armored Vehicles and Drones
The Stockton City Council voted 7-0 to approve the police department’s annual military-equipment report and authorize 2026 purchases.
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Elk Grove approves $11.15 million purchase for future city growth
The Elk Grove City Council approved buying three commercial properties near City Hall, including a Studio Court office building for future city and police expansion.
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St. Louis begins investing Rams settlement funds, adds tracker
St. Louis has begun putting Rams settlement money to work and launched a tracker intended to show residents how funds move from appropriation to spending.
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Fort Lauderdale advances $217 million City Hall plan as manager resigns
Fort Lauderdale commissioners advanced a revised plan for a new City Hall on July 2, while City Manager Albert Childress resigned during the meeting.
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Cary Investigations Continue After State Audit Flags Spending Concerns
Cary says three investigations remain active after a state audit raised questions about spending, procurement and management oversight across town government.
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St. Louis launches tracker for Rams settlement spending
St. Louis launched a public tracker for Rams settlement funds, showing proposed investments in infrastructure, vacant buildings, small businesses and events.
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Lake Havasu City adopts $278.8 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Lake Havasu City Council adopted the fiscal 2026-27 budget on June 23, setting a spending framework of about $278.8 million across city funds.
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GAO says many federal programs still lack clear goals and useful performance data
A Government Accountability Office report says agencies often lack the goals and data needed to judge whether taxpayer-funded programs are achieving their intended results.
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South Holland township agenda puts conference and event expenses before board
A Thornton Township board meeting scheduled in South Holland included conference travel and event expenses, while Village of South Holland records remain a separate public-accountability track.
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CBO Projects $33.6 Trillion in Health Insurance Subsidies by 2036
CBO projects $33.6 trillion in federal health insurance subsidies through 2036, while the uninsured population rises from 30 million to 37 million.
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Laguna Niguel recommends $2.78 million Alicia Parkway signal contract
The Laguna Niguel City Council was asked to approve a $2.78 million Alicia Parkway signal contract, with authorized change orders raising the potential spending ceiling to $3.06 million.
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Weimar approves $23,395 tank repair contract following reported TCEQ violation
Weimar City Council unanimously approved a $23,395 bid from STW Consultants LLC to repair and repaint a 200,000-gallon ground-storage tank at Water Plant No. 3. The project was reported as following a February 2026 TCEQ-related violation, but the city has not reported the work as completed.
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Arlington Council Record Details $151,014 High School Police Academy Agreement
An Arlington council record identifies a $151,014.04 agreement for a police Hometown Recruiting Officer serving Arlington ISD’s 2026-27 High School Police Academy.
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Benton Harbor schools awarded $12.3 million for roofs and HVAC
Benton Harbor Area Schools was awarded $12.3 million in Michigan infrastructure funding for roof and HVAC replacement projects at Fair Plain Middle School and Benton Harbor High School.
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North Carolina proposal could put $40 million behind Greensboro PGA Tour events
A proposed North Carolina budget measure would provide $10 million conditionally and signal intent for $30 million more to secure four consecutive top-tier PGA Tour events in Greensboro.
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Wichita ratifies emergency airport equipment purchase after flooding damage
Wichita ratified an emergency purchase of replacement regulators after flooding damaged equipment in the airfield electrical vault at Eisenhower National Airport.