WIC Audit Exposes Eligibility Gaps | Lincoln News

State Auditor Mike Foley’s explosive audit reveals shocking gaps in the WIC program, exposing families with luxury homes and paid property taxes still receiving benefits — including two cases where Medicaid had already deemed them ineligible, costing taxpayers nearly $2,000. Foley blasts DHHS for lax income reviews and poor internal communication, warning that such abuses erode public trust and risk funding cuts for those who truly need help. While DHHS insists it follows federal USDA guidelines and blames the system’s structure, Foley argues eligibility isn’t rechecked often enough — leaving people stuck on the rolls even after life changes. A promised data-sharing fix may help, but Foley demands accountability now to ensure WIC serves only those who qualify. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30022f12a7cb6170