An audit of the Bahamas’ $52 million COVID-19 food assistance programme, initiated under the Minnis administration, has found no evidence of corruption or misuse of funds, despite earlier allegations made by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis. The National Food Distribution Task Force (NFDTF), established to support vulnerable populations during the pandemic, faced intense scrutiny after claims of financial irregularities surfaced, including allegations that a non-profit organisation used public funds to purchase high-end vehicles. However, the Office of the Auditor General’s report, presented to the House of Assembly, confirmed no wrongdoing. This marks the second audit to exonerate the programme, following a prior review that identified procedural deficiencies but no financial misconduct. The latest report highlighted issues with internal controls and duplication of efforts between the NFDTF and the Department of Social Services but praised the initiative for achieving its primary goal of ensuring food security. The auditor general commended the collective effort, stating that the 70-week programme “stands as a testament to the power of collective action” and ensured that “the most vulnerable did not go hungry.” The report also addressed specific allegations, such as the purchase of vehicles by an NGO, clarifying that these were funded through donations and not government money. Recommendations included implementing stricter expenditure controls, improving data management to prevent duplicate assistance, and enhancing transparency in emergency relief programmes.