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Breaking Down the "Shenanigans" on Schedule J
When you review Part III of Schedule J (the "Explanation" section), the specifics of these perks often reveal how state grants are indirectly supporting an executive lifestyle.
The "First-Class" Policy
Several of these non-profits, including the Pope Francis Center and Hope Network, have internal policies that explicitly allow for first-class or charter travel under "limited situations" or with "senior-level supervisor approval."
The Shenanigan: While these are labeled as "business expenses," critics argue that a non-profit receiving millions in homelessness earmarks should not be using any portion of their budgetβeven "private" fundsβto upgrade travel when thousands of Michiganders lack basic shelter.