The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has fired four employees over payments to house migrants in New York City, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Tuesday.
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk on Monday
sounded the alarm over the $59 million payment made last week by FEMA. Cameron Hamilton, acting FEMA administrator, responded by noting those responsible would be held accountable.
“I want to thank the @DOGE team for making me aware of this,” Hamilton wrote via X. “Effective yesterday these payments have all been suspended from FEMA. Personnel will be held accountable.”
DHS told The National News Desk (TNND) it identified and fired four individuals who authorized such payments. Among them is the agency’s CFO Mary Comans, according to a spokesperson.
“Effective immediately, FEMA is terminating the employment of four individuals for circumventing leadership to unilaterally make egregious payments for luxury NYC hotels for migrants,” the spokesperson wrote. “Firings include FEMA’s Chief Financial Officer, two program analysts and a grant specialist.”
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