Tag #Public Funds

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Italian Authorities Uncover €300,000 Social Benefit Fraud by Tunisian Citizens

Nine Tunisian citizens defrauded the Italian state of approximately €300,000 by falsely claiming poverty and obtaining social benefits, using falsified documents and false claims of residency in a scheme uncovered by a year-long investigation.

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No Poverty
t24.com.tr
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Gazi University Faces Criminal Complaint Over Mosque Construction Payments

Aydem İnşaat filed a criminal complaint against Gazi University's Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Mosque committee and foundation for non-payment of 31 million Turkish Lira for construction, alleging unauthorized fund transfers and abuse of authority by university officials who signed the contract on August 23, 2...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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Paedophile Headteacher's Unchecked Hiring Led to \u00a3500,000 School Debt

A jailed paedophile headteacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd, Neil Foden, was found to have recruited approximately 80 staff members without proper procedure between September 2021 and January 2024, leading to a near \u00a3500,000 debt for the school and raising concerns about accountability a...

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Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Home Office to Use Disused Care Homes and Student Housing for Asylum Seekers

The UK Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in 800 new sites, including disused care homes and student accommodation, to reduce its daily £8m hotel bill; this follows criticism of previous mass accommodation sites deemed ineffective by the National Audit Office.

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Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Northvolt Bankruptcy Costs Schleswig-Holstein €300 Million

Schleswig-Holstein will borrow €300 million to cover its share of a €600 million loan guarantee for Northvolt's now-bankrupt battery factory near Heide, after the company filed for bankruptcy under US insolvency law, revealing operational and financial difficulties since at least 2023.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
lexpress.fr
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French Mayor Under Investigation for Use of Municipal Vehicles

An investigation was opened in June 2024 into M. Copé's use of municipal vehicles between 2016 and 2022, following a 2022 report highlighting €126,000 in annual costs (2018-2020) for his daily commutes and questioning if they were solely for mayoral duties.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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Former Castilla y León Official Sentenced in 'Perla Negra' Corruption Case

A Valladolid court sentenced former Castilla y León vice-counselor Rafael Delgado to two and a half years in prison and nine and a half years disqualification for embezzlement and prevarication in the 'Perla Negra' urban corruption case; others received lesser penalties, following a trial focusing o...

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Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Supreme Court Limits ERE Funds Recovery to €743,158

The Supreme Court reduced the amount recoverable from the Andalusian ERE corruption scandal to €743,158 in the Acyco case, significantly less than initially ordered, due to a Constitutional Court decision deeming the underlying system legal despite flaws.

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Reduced Inequality
apnews.com
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Fulton County Sheriff to Pay $1.4 Million to Security Firm After Jail Staffing Crisis

The Fulton County Sheriff's office will pay $1.4 million to Strategic Security Corp. to resolve a contract dispute after the company withdrew 80 guards from the Fulton County Jail due to nonpayment; this highlights broader concerns about financial mismanagement within the Sheriff's office.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
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Spain Announces \"125 Million Euro Aid Plan for Media Digital Transformation

The Spanish government unveiled a \"125 million euro aid package for media, including 65 million for digital upgrades, 5 million for local media digital kits, 15 million for cybersecurity, and 30 million for AI integration and data sharing. The plan, initially announced in September 2022, aims to mo...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout

Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...

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