JACKSON, Miss. – State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement after Brett DiBiase entered a guilty plea in federal court:

“I’m pleased that our work uncovering the largest public fraud in state history continues to result in convictions. We will continue to assist the prosecutors, who decide who faces criminal charges.”

DiBiase was previously convicted in state court for his part in Mississippi’s largest-ever public fraud case.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office online at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.