Audit Reveals Over $1 Billion in COVID Relief Funds Unmonitored Under Rep. Jared Moskowitz's Leadership
An unearthed 2022 State of Florida audit has revealed that over $1 billion in COVID-19 relief funding went unmonitored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) during the tenure of then-director, now-Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. The audit, titled 'Compliance and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and Federal Awards,' specifically flagged that 'FDEM did not monitor the activities of any subrecipients.' This lack of oversight pertains to $210,562,500 distributed to 39 local government recipients in the 2020-2021 fiscal year and an additional $1,026,225,200 to 55 locations the following year, totaling $1.23 billion. The audit states that federal regulations require monitoring activities such as reviewing subrecipient audit reports and ensuring timely action on deficiencies. While no fraud has been confirmed, the resurfaced audit has drawn criticism from Moskowitz's congressional opponent, Republican candidate Scott Singer, who argues it demonstrates a 'gross lack of oversight.' Moskowitz...
