— The Latest on a federal audit that says Montana’s Crow Indian Tribe misused money meant for water system improvements (all times local):5:20 p.m.Montana’s Crow Indian Tribe says it’s reviewing a U.S. audit saying it misused $4.8 million intended for water system improvements and can’t fully account for an additional $7.8 million paid to subcontractors and vendors. The government findings released Tuesday mark the third time in recent years that the tribe has come under scrutiny for its handling of federal money. ——3:15 p.m.Government investigators say Montana’s Crow Indian Tribe can’t account for $12 million meant for water system improvements and that it misused much of the money on unauthorized expenses. The findings in a government audit released Tuesday mark the third time in recent years that the tribe has come under scrutiny for its handling of federal money. The Interior Department’s inspector general also found that federal officials did not properly oversee the money.

Source: National Post October 02, 2018 23:15 UTC