Overview
- Michigan Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi seeking a federal review of ACCESS, the National Association of Yemeni Americans, and oversight by MEDC, MDHHS, and LEO.
- His letter alleges potential misuse of public funds for partisan activity and immigration services at odds with federal policy, and it cites recent reports alleging fraud at adult foster care facilities in Dearborn.
- ACCESS defended its operations as fully compliant and nonpartisan, pointing to regular internal and external audits and describing itself as a gold standard in accountability.
- NAYA’s president said the group is hiring an independent accounting firm to correct tax-filing gaps after receiving about $2.8 million in grants over five fiscal years.
- Nesbitt also referenced separate scrutiny of a $20 million MEDC grant to Global Link International whose owner is under investigation, while MEDC declined comment and DOJ has announced no findings.