Problems identified by Medicaid audit largely result of NC Republican’s own...
Today’s headlines highlight a audit of the state Medicaid program that shows an over $1 billion shortfall. ”Shocked, shocked, I tell you!” are Republican Governor Pat McCrory and DHHS Secretary Aldona...
View ArticleMcCrory wants surplus state money to go to Medicaid
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory issued a memorandum this afternoon to state agencies directing them to stop salary increases and send extra dollars to the state Medicaid office to offset an anticipated...
View ArticleMedicaid system broken? Report finds McCrory admin downplayed explanations...
The state Medicaid system, and its very troubled billing system called N.C. Tracks, is the topic of a much anticipated legislative oversight committee hearing happening this morning. You can watch...
View ArticleAudit: DHHS skipped child abuse registry check on adoptive parents, overpaid...
An annual audit of North Carolina’s compliance with federal human services programs uncovered significant issues at the state’s health agency, including overpaying for Medicaid services and skipping a...
View ArticleState Board of Education to hear Department of Public Instruction audit Tuesday
North Carolina’s State Board of Education will hear Tuesday from consultants at Ernst & Young on the results of a controversial audit ordered by the Republican-controlled state legislature last...
View ArticleReport: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction should modernize,...
A newly released organizational assessment of North Carolina’s K-12 oversight agency says the state could save some cash by modernizing its information technology and streamlining services. The report,...
View ArticleProblems identified by Medicaid audit largely result of NC Republican’s own...
Today’s headlines highlight a audit of the state Medicaid program that shows an over $1 billion shortfall. “Shocked, shocked, I tell you!” are Republican Governor Pat McCrory and DHHS Secretary Aldona...
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McCrory wants surplus state money to go to Medicaid
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory issued a memorandum this afternoon to state agencies directing them to stop salary increases and send extra dollars to the state Medicaid office to offset an anticipated...
View ArticleMedicaid system broken? Report finds McCrory admin downplayed explanations...
The state Medicaid system, and its very troubled billing system called N.C. Tracks, is the topic of a much anticipated legislative oversight committee hearing happening this morning. You can watch...
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Audit: DHHS skipped child abuse registry check on adoptive parents, overpaid...
An annual audit of North Carolina’s compliance with federal human services programs uncovered significant issues at the state’s health agency, including overpaying for Medicaid services and skipping a...
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State Board of Education to hear Department of Public Instruction audit Tuesday
Superintendent Mark Johnson (left) and State Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey (right) North Carolina’s State Board of Education will hear Tuesday from consultants at Ernst & Young on the...
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Report: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction should modernize,...
A newly released organizational assessment of North Carolina’s K-12 oversight agency says the state could save some cash by modernizing its information technology and streamlining services. The report,...
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State audit faults oversight of $3.1 billion in coronavirus relief
State Auditor Beth Wood The state Pandemic Recovery Office did not monitor spending of $3.1 billion in federal pandemic funds in a way that would catch misuse in a timely way, according to a state...
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State audit: Former town finance officer used taxpayer money for her utility...
State Auditor Beth Wood An investigative audit into spending in the small Scotland County town of East Laurinburg found that a former finance director used town money to pay her utility bills and used...
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Audit: Mayor used confidential information in purchase of town property
State Auditor Beth Wood The state Auditor’s Office says that the mayor of a coastal town used confidential information to buy town property at a price not available to the public. Ocean Isle Mayor...
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COVID-19 pandemic exposed state unemployment office flaws. Audit says state...
The state Employment Security Commission took too long to pay unemployment benefits to people who lost their jobs in the first year of the pandemic. The lapse meant that $438 million in first payments...
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An NC town employee took more than $430,000 for her personal use, a state...
A former Spring Lake town employee took more than $430,000 in town money for her personal use, according to a state audit released Thursday. The town’s accounting technician wrote 72 checks between...
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HUD Inspector General: No “reasonable assurance” that ReBuild NC properly...
Laura Hogshead, director of the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, (left) and Ivan Duncan, chief program delivery officerLaura Hogshead, director of the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, (left)...
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