NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Grand jury report finds misappropriation of $10 million in Medicaid funds by DeSantis administration
A state grand jury report concluded that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis misappropriated $10 million in Medicaid funds by diverting them to a nonprofit that funneled money into political committees. The report identified Chief of Staff James Uthmeier as being in a position of authority during the events but declined to pursue criminal charges against any individuals.
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The report details the movement of $10 million in public health funding into , clarifying the administrative actions taken by the Governor's office without resulting in criminal prosecution.
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personRon DeSantis“His administration was the subject of the grand jury investigation.”organizationSecure Florida’s Future“Received half of the $10 million transfer.”personAngie Nixon“Called for Ashley Moody to resign.”organizationCBS Miami“The news outlet that first obtained and published the report.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“The publication that reported on the grand jury findings.”personCasey DeSantis“Helms the initiative associated with the Hope Florida Foundation.”organizationKeep Florida Clean“Received $8.5 million from the nonprofits.”organizationSave Our Society From Drugs“Received half of the $10 million transfer.”personTracie Davis“Plans to file legislation to prevent future misuse of funds.”personAlex Andrade“Initiated the House probe into the settlement.”personAlex Lanfranconi“Called the report a 'baseless smear'.”organizationHope Florida Foundation“Received $10 million from the Medicaid settlement.”personJames Uthmeier“Named by grand jury as being in a position of authority over the settlement fund”organizationRepublican Party of Florida“Received $9 million from Keep Florida Clean.”personAshley Moody“Report states she authorized the settlement agreement with Centene.”organizationCentene Corp.“Paid a $67 million settlement to the state of Florida.”organizationFlorida Freedom Fund“Received $1.23 million from Keep Florida Clean.”