Nebraska auditor uncovers nearly $50,000 in alleged financial improprieties

Five recent audit findings involve missing funds, unauthorized purchases and suspected misuse of public money.

July 14, 2026Updated: July 14, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Nebraska auditor uncovers nearly $50,000 in alleged financial improprieties

Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Foley testifies before the Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Feb. 5, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Nebraska auditor uncovers nearly $50,000 in alleged financial improprieties

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

State

Esther Schmit recognized as July 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Nebraska auditor uncovers nearly $50,000 in alleged financial improprieties

Hobbie picks up 25,000 pieces of litter

Three former Cherry County law enforcement officers honored

Alliance police investigating sexual assault at Laing Lake

Alliance Police investigating sexual assault at Laing Lake

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities