A soon to be released State Auditor General report on the number of COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities, acknowledges the number of deaths is much higher than once reported.

House Oversight Committee Chair Steve Johnson issued a statement saying he is eager to review the report and says the number reported by Whitmers administration is 30% lower than what the Auditor General has found.

Johnson went on to say he believes it is his duty to uncover the truth for the people in the state.

The report will be posted to auditor general's website on the 17th of this month.