State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has issued a statement in response to the Illinois Auditor General's report concerning the state-run HBIA/HBIS program for undocumented immigrants. The report highlights that the program has significantly surpassed its enrollment and cost projections.
McCombie expressed concerns about the financial implications of the program, stating, "House Republicans warned about the costly expansion of this program when it was first exposed last year. We could not afford it then, and we cannot afford it now." He criticized Democratic leadership for what he perceives as an imposition on taxpayers due to "reckless spending for non-citizens," which he believes threatens the state's financial stability.
In addition to cost issues, McCombie pointed out allegations of fraud and abuse within the program. He urged immediate action, saying, "There is no need to wait until the next fiscal year—immediately shut it down and protect Illinois taxpayers."
The full audit report can be accessed through 25-HFS-HBIS-HBIA-Perf-Digest.pdf.
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