A state audit found that at least $77 million in welfare funds was misspent.Īt the heart of the dispute between MDHS and Favre is a volleyball facility built in 2019 at Favre's alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi. The Hall of Fame quarterback was one of the original 38 defendants named in a civil lawsuit filed by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) seeking to recoup Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds that were diverted to the rich and powerful. Last May, Mississippi native Brett Favre became embroiled in the largest case of public fraud in state history. NFL, College Football, Southern Miss Golden Eagles You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserīrett Favre and the Mississippi welfare case explained
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