Posted on 01/21/2026 3:38:27 PM PST by Libloather
A Democratic Virginia lawmaker is backing a bill that would ban the state from verifying a nonprofit’s eligibility to provide and receive federal taxpayer benefits, a move that comes as scrutiny over the misuse of taxpayer funds continues to intensify.
The introduction of House Bill 1369 by Virginia Democratic state Del. Jessica Anderson came in the wake of a massive fraud scandal involving nonprofits in Minnesota and amid pressure by the Trump administration for states to enact better oversight of how taxpayer money is spent.
"No state agency responsible for the administration of federal funds shall impose a requirement on a nonprofit charitable organization providing a federal public benefit to determine, verify, or otherwise require proof of eligibility of any applicant for such benefits," the one-page bill states.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Anderson's office.
The scrutiny over taxpayer funds doled out to nonprofits has increased following the burgeoning fraud scandal in Minnesota in which billions of dollars were lost due to fraud tied to the state's Somali community.
In December, the Justice Department announced that at least 78 people had been charged in the "Feeding Our Future" scandal – named for the Somali-linked nonprofit that allegedly bilked the coffers of St. Paul, Minnesota and Washington.
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A measured, reasonable response.
Run for office.
Yikes!
Geez girl! Why the long face?
Of course..the fraud MUST continue in order for these douche bags to continue to vote Democrat..that is how the payout works, the Dems keep their traps shut, they get campaign contributions on fraudulent money, and the illegals get their dough and in return they vote Democrat to keep the grift going..everyone scratches each others backs
These Democrats make Al Capone look like a piker.
“ban the state from verifying a nonprofit’s eligibility to provide and receive federal taxpayer benefits”
That will save a lot of federal tax dollars! No federal money to Virginia nonprofits as none of them will be eligible anymore.
Did they not think this through or am I missing something?
Auditors are racists.
Bookkeeping is racist.
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So is responsible governance and abiding by the laws of this country.
Wonder if they will be getting Federal Money?
“These Democrats make Al Capone look like a piker.”
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The Mafia must be envious realizing all the opportunities for massive fraud they missed out on.
Democrat laundries.
Top tier is a crime syndicate.
Mid tier is a complex of terrorist outfits.
Bottom tier is a death cult.
Cut the federal money off to the Commonwealth NOW unless it can be accounted for under oath.
Maff is racist.
Breaking this down.
She naively assumes that when FedZilla grants some billions of dollars to states who then grift through it like free cocaine at a Biden orgy, then it's the Federal Governments fault when the inevitable fraud occurs.
A position Frey, Ellison and Tampon Timmy approve of.
Investigate the guy.
“better oversight of how taxpayer money is spent.”
Why do Red states like GA, FL allow the state swamp to hide the WFA WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE of taxpayer money? Here in GA a GA CIO tried to get Deloitte to design an honest IES Integrated Eligibility System. Deloitte fought in Gov Deal’s SWAMP and won. For the 12+ years of the contract the WFA continues. Many are aware of the problem. But nobody wants to take on the SWAMP.
In a way, she's right. Why should and how would corrupt states show the integrity to vet nonprofits when Washington DC ought to know better? When Washington DC has the moral responsibility to shut down federal funding to these hell hole states run by Somali pirates?
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