2019 Iowa flood recovery funds found with conflicts of interest and improper transfers in Hamburg, investigation referred to law enforcement.
A state auditor's investigation found conflicts of interest and inadequate oversight in Hamburg, Iowa's use of flood recovery funds following the 2019 Missouri River flooding. The report indicates that city officials and their relatives may have unfairly benefited from grants and loans meant for recovery. Additionally, the city allegedly violated state law by improperly transferring public property to individuals. The findings have been referred to law enforcement and relevant state agencies.
September 25, 2024
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