Local government fraud and corruption reports from across the U.S.
I am just beginning to populate this folder with fraud reports about other jurisdictions. The thinking is that those frauds occurring in other U.S. cities could also be happening in Cincinnati. So, let’s keep track of some of the fraud schemes out there that have been perpetrated on state and local governments and government subsidiaries to help increase fraud awareness.
As the well known quote goes, when asked why he robs banks, Willie Sutton is reported to have said, “Because that’s where the money is.”
That is now the situation we are in at all levels of government. “That is where the money is.”
The inital post in this folder is a June 2025 compilation by the Cato Institute of 15 local government corruption cases. The article includes a good chart listing the 15 cases. Other cases will be added periodically.
NYCHA bribery crackdown ends with convictions of all 70 workers charged – Gothamist
Local Government Corruption_ 15 Case Studies _ Cato at Liberty Blog
“He Claimed 5000 Meals a Day. Now He’s Guilty of Fraud” (Minneapolis) (9.20.25)
Feds ask Mississippi to repay $101 million in misspent welfare money – Mississippi Today
SF corruption scandal_ Prison time handed to restaurateur for bribes
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao indicted on bribery charges _ Oakland _ The Guardian
South Texas town’s bribery scandal lands official in prison
