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Akron resident alleges $7,000–$10,000 missing from ARPA-funded home repairs; council pledges follow-up
Summary
Mary Margaret Riley told Akron City Council she received a $25,000 ARPA grant but alleges $7,000–$10,000 was misappropriated, citing itemized charges she says were not performed; council said staff will follow up with her to investigate.
Mary Margaret Riley told Akron City Council on Feb. 9 that she received a $25,000 federal American Rescue Plan Act grant for home repairs but believes $7,000–$10,000 of the work was misappropriated or not completed.
"I received an ARPA grant in the amount of 25,000... but there's misappropriation and fraud to the tune of 7 to $10,000," Riley said, listing what she described as itemized charges that were never performed, including a two-window replacement for $1,200, a main service cable and panel replacement for $4,000, and a…
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