Government Spending
Vermont struggles with FEMA flood recovery grant oversight
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Vermont's management of a $2.9 million FEMA grant for flood recovery has drawn scrutiny after funds depleted faster than expected due to high contractor billing. The state hired Guidehouse to administer a disaster case management program, but the firm allocated nearly half the budget to its own staff. Experts warn this highlights broader issues in state oversight amid increasing disaster responsibilities.