How Dauphin County insiders turned public funds into private gains
Dauphin County receives gaming grants, which are intended to fund projects such as infrastructure upgrades and other initiatives in the public interest. However, recently these funds have been primarily used to support private businesses owned by those connected to those in charge of distributing the funds.
Davina Hurt, director of government ethics, spoke to Penn Live about how mismanagement of these funds can affect the public's perception of these grants. “And once that trust is questioned, even legitimate grants can be viewed with skepticism,” Hurt said.
Davina Hurt, director, government ethics, quoted by Penn Live.
May 11, 2026