Ex-UF President Ben Sasse Directed Millions to GOP Allies and Secret Contracts
Sasse's 17-month tenure saw a tripling of the president's office budget, with funds funneled to high-paid remote positions and consulting firms.
- Sasse increased the president's office budget from $5.6 million to $17.3 million in one year.
- Millions were spent on consulting contracts, primarily with McKinsey & Company, with little transparency.
- High-paying remote positions were given to former Senate staff and GOP officials, significantly boosting their salaries.
- Travel expenses for Sasse's office soared to $633,000, surpassing his predecessor's eight-year total.
- Sasse abruptly resigned citing personal reasons, leaving the future of his hires uncertain.