Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifi es Over $2.5 Million in Public Benefi t Fraud in Q1 of FY25 OSTON – State Auditor Diana DiZoglio this week released the Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) quarter one report. The report summarizes BSI’s work and initiatives to help B make government work better by investigating, fraud, abuse, and illegal acts involving public assistance benefi ts throughout the Commonwealth. For quarter one, BSI investigated a total of 814 cases and received overpayment calculations in 207 cases with identifi ed fraud. Further details regarding these 207 cases may be found below. Summary of Investigations Completed with Fraud Identifi ed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC) Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Grand Total “For many residents across the Commonwealth, public benefi t programs provide access to everyday essential items, such as food and medical supplies,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “Through the efforts of our fraud examiners, we continue to help ensure public benefi t programs operate with transparency, accountability, and equity. Our $1,528,615.00 $307,324.63 $112,787.47 $28,392.66 $3,719.10 $2,549,324.63 office will continue to work to ensure taxpayer dollars are used eff ectively and that resources are available to those who truly need and qualify for them.” Medicaid $568,517.13 Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Seton Hall University announces Kelis Bragg has qualifi ed for the Fall 2024 Dean’s List S eton Hall University announced that Kelis Bragg of Everett, Mass., qualifi ed for the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than “C,” qualify for the Dean’s List. About Seton Hall University: One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall has been showing the world what great minds can do since CRIMSON TIDE | FROM PAGE 1 were back on the EHS court on Wednesday morning practicing as always, but this time it was to get ready for the postseason. “It was a fantastic tournament, and also a great opportunity for our team,” said coach Boyce afterwards. “We’re looking forward to playing hard in the postseason tournament.” In the Davenport opener against Walpole, Jevaun Berberena led all scorers with 15 points. Geordiell Luna Morales was next in line with 11. Cristian Vasquez contributed eight points to the winning cause. “We showcased a balanced off ensive attack in this game,” said Boyce. It was more of the same in the championship game against “a well-coached Sharon team,” according to Boyce, who then added, “which made it a true test for us.” This game had the usual momentum swings, but the Tide overcame them all to emerge with a most satisfying victory. Berberena was once again Everett’s leader on the court. He scored seven points against Sharon, but more importantly was credited with 10 assists, which setup his teammates for easier baskets. His overall play in this two-game tournament prompted Boyce to point out 1856. Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and off ering more than 90 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by several publications. Seton Hall embraces students of all religions and prepares its graduates to be exemplary servant leaders and caring global citizens. Its attractive main campus is located in suburban South Orange, N.J. For more information, visit www.shu.edu. that he was “instrumental” to the team’s success this week. Henrique Pinto stepped up in the clinching game against Sharon to fi nish with 14 points, while Vasquez impacted the play at both ends of the court with 11 points and fi ve steals. But Luna Morales was the off ensive leader with 22 points and nine rebounds. Boyce singled out the unheralded contributions of Jayden Alsaindor, who was relentless on defense, while playing 30 of the 32 game time minutes. He also chipped in with eight points on offense. “(Alsaindor’s) efforts were crucial to our success, and we need that type of defensive intensity to win in the postseason,” said Boyce. Boyce is looking forward to conducting more practices this week in preparation for the state tournament. On his way to Wednesday morning’s practice, he gleefully repeated Bill Belichick’s favorite three words: “No days off .” As of Feb. 18, before they played the Sharon game, Everett was seeded 46th in the Division 1 power rankings. There are 61 teams in this division. The Tide’s bound to move up a few spots when the final rankings are posted, probably today (Feb. 21), prior to the announcement of the state tournament pairings.
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