Playground, cameras, new pick-up truck: How local communities spent federal money for COVID-19 relief 27 Investigates | #ESC_LLC #Schools #VideoSurveillance #Playground | Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber said his office gave guidance to communities about the spending, but he has seen some interesting requests (WKBN). https://wp.me/p97JNV-1An

A playground, surveillance equipment and new vehicles — those were just a few of the purchases made by local communities with federal funding they received through the CARES Act.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security money was distributed by the U.S. Department of Treasury to communities across the U.S. for expenditures that popped up during the public health crisis. (read more)
