NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Leaked grand jury report alleges misappropriation of Medicaid funds for political committees
A leaked state grand jury report alleges that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis misappropriated Medicaid funds in 2024, directing them into political committees. While the report describes the activity as a scheme, the grand jury did not find sufficient probable cause to pursue criminal charges against any individuals.
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The report raises questions regarding the management of state healthcare funds and has prompted calls from Democratic officials for the resignations of Attorney General Ashley Moody and Chief of Staff James Uthmeier.
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personRon DeSantis“Defended the settlement as legally sound and criticized the leak of the report.”organizationSecure Florida’s Future“Received half of the $10 million transfer.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“News outlet reporting the leak”personCasey DeSantis“Helms the initiative associated with the Hope Florida Foundation.”organizationKeep Florida Clean“Staffed by Uthmeier; received $8.5 million from the nonprofits.”organizationSave Our Society From Drugs“Received half of the $10 million transfer.”personAlex Andrade“Led the 2025 House probe that initiated the grand jury proceedings.”personDavid Jolly“Called for a renewed investigation into the alleged money laundering.”organizationHope Florida Foundation“Received $10 million from the Centene settlement.”personJames Uthmeier“Former chief of staff to DeSantis; named in the report regarding his role in pol”personAshley Moody“Former Florida Attorney General; accused by Democrats of authorizing the settlem”organizationCentene Corp.“Paid a $67 million settlement to the state of Florida in 2024.”organizationFlorida Freedom Fund“Chaired by Uthmeier; received $1.23 million from Keep Florida Clean.”