State Auditor Kathy McGuiness has been granted permission to hire outside counsel in her office’s ongoing subpoena case with the Department of Health and Social Services. Her office has been trying since May to get DHSS to hand over documents necessary to complete a performance audit of the agency’s Medicaid eligibility programs. McGuiness says she’s faced obstacles while conducting audits …
Auditor McGuiness: Time is Now to Secure Provider Status for Delaware’s Pharmacists
DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness today released a new special report that reviews federal and state legislation concerning pharmacists’ provider status and shows that Delaware is one of only 13 states yet to pass reimbursement and provider status legislation. “Pharmacists have been long on the frontlines of healthcare, which has become more obvious […] The post Auditor McGuiness: …
Auditor McGuiness: Time is Now to Secure Provider Status for Delaware’s Pharmacists
DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness today released a new special report that reviews federal and state legislation concerning pharmacists’ provider status and shows that Delaware is one of only 13 states yet to pass reimbursement and provider status legislation. “Pharmacists have been long on the frontlines of healthcare, which has become more obvious […] The post Auditor McGuiness: …
Auditor McGuiness: Time is Now to Secure Provider Status for Delaware’s Pharmacists
DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness today released a new special report that reviews federal and state legislation concerning pharmacists’ provider status and shows that Delaware is one of only 13 states yet to pass reimbursement and provider status legislation. “Pharmacists have been long on the frontlines of healthcare, which has become more obvious […] The post Auditor McGuiness: …
Despite charges, McGuiness ranks second nationally on transparency reports
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Auditor Kathy McGuiness’s office currently ranks second nationally in the number of reports shared publicly on the federal government’s Oversight.gov website. The site contains publicly accessible reports, investigations and recommendations from state and local inspection offices and is managed by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. Shiji Thomas, spokesperson for the National …
Judge issues gag order over McGuiness case
Prosecution and defense attorneys will no longer be able to comment publicly on the McGuiness case. Those involved in State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’s criminal proceedings will no longer be able to comment publicly on the case after Superior Court Judge William Carpenter issued a gag order on Nov. 4. The order prevents both defense and prosecution from making extrajudicial statements …
McGuiness corruption trial set for May 2022
Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness will face trial on corruption charges in May 2022. A court order establishing the trial date was issued following a private scheduling conference with McGuiness’ legal team, prosecutors and Superior Court Judge William Carpenter. McGuiness in October was charged with two felonies and multiple misdemeanors alleging conflict of interest, felony theft, non-compliance with procurement law, …
Senate cancels session, asks former judge for advice on ousting McGuiness
Democratic Party legislators have asked former Superior Court Judge Randy Holland, right, to help it determine how to handle the case of state Auditor Kathleen McGuiness. The State Senate has canceled today’s special session. The session would have brought senators to Legislative Hall to consider a resolution asking the Delaware Supreme Court to provide guidance on the General Assembly’s authority …
Senate to meet Tuesday to seek advice on removing McGuiness
UPDATE: The Senate canceled this session and will seek advice. The State Senate will convene Tuesday to consider a resolution requesting the Delaware Supreme Court issue an advisory opinion on the General Assembly’s authority to remove beleaguered State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. They will convene at 4 p.m. and the proceedings will be live-streamed on the General Assembly website. …
House, Senate seek advice on McGuiness removal, but fail to finish job
Two separate resolutions passed in the House and Senate requesting the Delaware Supreme Court issue an advisory opinion on the General Assembly’s authority to remove indicted State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. The auditor was indicted in October on a slew of felony and misdemeanor corruption charges alleging nepotism, fraud, theft and witness intimidation. She has pled not guilty to all charges. …