**Taxpayer Dollars Mismanaged: HHS Spends Billions on Migrant Grants**
In a shocking revelation, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reportedly squandered over $22 billion in grants aimed at assisting migrants from 2020 to 2024.
A report from OpenTheBooks highlights alarming spending practices that have left American taxpayers footing the bill for multimillion-dollar grants.
These grants have provided funds for a wide range of benefits including cash for cars, home loans, and even startup businesses for noncitizens.
While many of these initiatives are intended to assist those in vulnerable situations, the sheer scale of the funding raises questions about prioritization and accountability.
Over $10 billion was allocated specifically in fiscal year 2023 alone, coinciding with record-high southern border crossings.
This spike in funding has coincided with a surge in apprehensions, with Customs and Border Protection reporting 2.4 million encounters with migrants during the same period.
Critics point out that the programs often favor unaccompanied minors, with $12.4 billion spent on their care over five years, despite significant concerns about oversight and potential abuse among sponsors.
OpenTheBooks CEO John Hart has called the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) a “giant magnet” for migrants, suggesting that such expansive funding is counterproductive and detrimental to both the American populace and those genuinely seeking assistance.
Furthermore, the ORR has faced scrutiny for its handling of unaccompanied minors, having lost track of over 32,000 children—a figure that many find unacceptable.
The organization has also been accused of prioritizing noncitizens over legal residents and American citizens in a move that raises eyebrows about fairness and resource allocation.
HHS’s actions signal a troubling trend of reliance on nonprofit groups that often evade scrutiny while managing taxpayer funds.
As the Biden administration continues its approach toward immigration and border policy, family and community advocates remain concerned about the implications of such spending on local resources and social stability.
This situation underscores the broader debate about illegal immigration and the responsibilities of government agencies in ensuring taxpayer money is utilized effectively and ethically.
With the 2024 elections on the horizon, the management of these funds will undoubtedly remain a point of contention in discussions about fiscal responsibility and immigration reform.
Sources:
justthenews.comnypost.comcampusreform.org