A charity tied to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s wife received the money from a state Medicaid settlement and diverted it to political committees supporting a cause favored by the governor.

A grand jury investigation found that the DeSantis administration misspent $10 million in state funds, according to a report from the New York Times. The money, originally tied to a state Medicaid settlement, was funneled to a charity connected to the governor's wife before being redirected to political committees aligned with DeSantis's agenda.

The findings raise questions about the use of public funds and the role of charitable organizations in political finance. Critics argue the arrangement blurs the line between state resources and political activity, while supporters of the governor maintain the funds were used appropriately.

The grand jury's conclusions add to ongoing scrutiny of the DeSantis administration's handling of taxpayer dollars and its intersection with political operations. No immediate response from the governor's office was included in the report.