Susan Larson, the former chair of the Minnis administration’s National Food Distribution Task Force, has expressed profound relief following the Auditor General’s report, which found no evidence of misuse of public funds. The report, presented to Parliament on Wednesday, confirmed that all funds were properly allocated and accounted for, effectively vindicating Larson and her team. The audit also praised the initiative for successfully delivering food to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Larson, however, condemned her “wrongful arrest” during the government’s investigation, describing the experience as traumatic and damaging to the country’s NGO community. She recounted how four plainclothes officers arrived at her home without identification, claiming to be from a special investigative unit and arresting her for fraud. “I was shocked, shaken, disillusioned, and deeply disheartened,” she said, emphasizing that such actions should never have occurred. Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis had previously accused NGOs of mismanaging funds, citing poor record-keeping and suggesting the program was not solely focused on addressing food insecurity. Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis called for Davis to apologize for what he termed baseless attacks on the program’s integrity. Minnis, who was also questioned during the investigation, expressed full confidence in Larson, describing her as the ideal leader for the initiative. Larson highlighted the lasting harm caused by the government’s accusations, noting that some NGOs have since disbanded or lost interest in national partnerships due to shaken donor confidence. The Auditor General’s report did note a $4,500 vehicle purchased with government funds was not declared to the task force but was known to the Ministry of Finance. Larson clarified that the government allowed the vehicle’s use but continues to withhold items bought through private donations.