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JTA financial crisis and oversight failures
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
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NeutralGreg HayesNov 2, 2026
The former JTA CFO (2017-2023) testified the agency ran seven straight years of surpluses with $187 million in the bank when he left, and said he was surprised to learn projections and forecasts stopped being provided to the board after his departure.
FAO Select Committee — November 2, 2026 · 19:53 →NeutralHeather O'BoraNov 2, 2026
The former interim CFO (July 2025-May 2026) described inheriting a 'disaster' — reserves depleted by $20 million, $12-18 million a month in unpaid bills, unbudgeted Navi operating costs, and a $14.2 million budget amendment that couldn't close what became a $40 million gap.
FAO Select Committee — November 2, 2026 · 1:12:02 →