The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated four Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who made unauthorized payments to themselves for luxury items.
According to a statement released by a DHS spokesperson, the employees were let go after an internal investigation revealed that they had used FEMA funds for personal expenses. The exact nature of the luxury items purchased is not specified in the statement.
The incident has raised concerns about the misuse of taxpayer dollars and the need for stricter oversight within the agency. An official from DHS confirmed that the terminations were part of a broader effort to address internal control issues at FEMA.
No further information on the employees involved or any potential consequences for those responsible is available due to the nature of the investigation being ongoing.
Source: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/02/11/statement-dhs-spokesperson-termination-4-fema-employees-who-made-payments-luxury