AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Fraud: A new report by the State Financial Officers Foundation and Open the Books alleges nearly 90 fraud schemes siphoned about $225 million from U.S. schools since 2019, including fake invoices, inflated enrollment, bid-rigging, kickbacks, and embezzlement across 24 states and Puerto Rico. Public Health Alert: Florida is seeing a seasonal surge in cyclosporiasis, with health officials reporting 50 cases so far; experts urge thorough produce washing and careful food handling to prevent weeks of severe diarrhea. Food Recall: Publix GreenWise frozen organic blueberries were recalled in Florida and seven other states after E. coli O145-linked illnesses; shoppers are told to check lot codes and return or discard affected bags. Healthcare Consumer Costs: Patients say they’re getting stuck in coverage red tape, including delays in getting critical medications after plan changes—raising the risk of serious health setbacks. Elder Care Oversight: In Osceola County, investigators say unlicensed assisted living homes stayed open for years despite repeated regulator visits, with charges tied to deaths and alleged abuse. Workforce Shock: The Trump administration signaled Temporary Protected Status work authorizations for Haitians and others will end in weeks, putting jobs in healthcare, hospitality, construction, and food processing at risk.
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