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Maryland Misused Federal Grant for Youth Services, DOJ Audit Finds
A federal audit revealed that Maryland's Office of the Public Defender misused a $622,883 federal grant intended for youth mental health services, serving fewer than 10 clients. The DOJ's inspector general report highlighted the lack of approved treatment agencies and called for improved oversight. Maryland officials, including Public Defender Natasha Dartigue, defended their efforts, noting they provided services to 48 rural youth during the pandemic.
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A federal audit revealed that Maryland's Office of the Public Defender misused a $622,883 federal grant intended for youth mental health services, serving fewer than 10 clients. The DOJ's inspector general report highlighted the lack of approved treatment agencies and called for improved oversight. Maryland officials, including Public Defender Natasha Dartigue, defended their efforts, noting they provided services to 48 rural youth during the pandemic.
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