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California is mismanaging its homes for disabled and elderly veterans, auditor finds

Libby Denkmann
Published Feb 1, 2019 3:27 PM
MIAMI BEACH- NOVEMBER 12: Army special forces vet Tony Junot holds an American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony November 12, 2007 in Miami Beach, Florida. Veterans Day honors military veterans from all wars that the United States has fought. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tony Junot
Army special forces vet Tony Junot holds an American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony November 12, 2007 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.)
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California is mismanaging its homes for disabled and elderly veterans, auditor finds

California's Department of Veterans Affairs, or CalVet, maintains 8 homes for disabled and elderly veterans. A new audit says the state is mismanaging this land and under-charging for rent, ultimately hurting veterans.

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