“It is an unconscionable betrayal of the public trust for a former state official with a pending indictment for drug and gun offenses to then also steal SNAP benefits from the American taxpayer – food assistance benefits intended for low-income Americans,” said USDA Inspector General John Walk. “This former state employee lied about his income and family situation to cheat the program. He will now face justice.”

"USDA OIG is excited to collaborate with our OIG partners on this third iteration of our broadband funding oversight tool,” said USDA Inspector General John Walk. “Through this latest version of the ‘Broadband Data Stroll,’ we continue our oversight work using data analytics and mapping tools. With the rapid shifts in technology and the increase of broadband infrastructure throughout the nation, it is important to analyze and assess federal funding and support of these programs to ensure accountability and transparency for the American taxpayer and consumer."