The Corbett administration says it found hundreds of thousands of dollars in welfare benefits that went to people who do not live in Pennsylvania.
A Department of Public Welfare spokeswoman said Wednesday the agency made the finding after a review of some out-of-state charges on electronic cards issued to public welfare recipients.
The transactions by 653 recipients were in states that do not border Pennsylvania and went on for at least three months. The agency says it found at least $460,000 in fraudulent transactions for food stamps and cash benefits over the three months, and the agency estimates it avoided another $927,000 more in fraudulent transactions by closing the cards.
The agency says there are more than two-million electronic benefit cards in circulation, mostly for food stamps.
Monday May 27th
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Tuesday May 28th
79th District State Rep. John McGinnis
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Wednesday May 29th
Business Spotlight
The Roaring Spring...
Oak Dining Room Table,
in great condition, includes six high back
dining room chairs with blue cushions,
- asking $350 or best offer
Josephine, Altoona 946-3481
Andersen Windows,
used but very good condition,
62" H x 72" W, 6 units, 2...
I would've just posted this on Facebook, but Facebook doesn't allow you to post GIFs (like this little animation).
Maybe the $1.1 BILLION price tag isn't so crazy?
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