Audit Questions Nearly $35 Million in State Health Payments
Connecticut auditors say the state comptroller’s office could not verify nearly 35 million dollars in health care contractor transactions. That includes 9-point-6 million dollars in fees and 25 million in credits. The comptroller’s office says carriers are responsible for payment accuracy but plans to strengthen its billing reviews.
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Danbury is among several Connecticut communities installing license plate-reading cameras on school buses. The cameras activate when a bus stops with red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, recording drivers who pass illegally. The footage is sent to police. A first camera-recorded violation carries a 250-dollar fine.
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Homeland Security is criticizing Danbury’s decision allowing permanent legal residents and DACA recipients to apply as police officers. The City Council approved the change 18-to-2.
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A Roxbury couple is threatening legal action after the town stopped them from allowing hikers and leashed dogs on trails across their 50-acre property. Charles and Eli Copley charged visitors about 10 dollars for trail maintenance. Their attorneys want the town to identify the ordinance prohibiting the activity.
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The American Red Cross is urging people of all blood types to donate as supplies remain vulnerable following a summer shortage. Appointments can be scheduled at Red-Cross-Blood-dot-org, through the Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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The Connecticut State Bond Commission has approved 145-million dollars to continue reducing public-benefit costs on residential electric bills. The funding is expected to lower average bills by 3% to 5% through at least April 30, 2027.
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Connecticut farmers can now apply for nearly 53-million dollars in federal disaster relief. The money covers losses caused by severe weather during 2023 and 2024. First-round applications are due October 7 through the state Department of Agriculture’s website.
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Connecticut has lost nearly 63 percent of its volunteer firefighters since 2017, leaving many small departments struggling to answer calls. About 64 percent of the state’s fire departments were fully volunteer as of 2022. Some towns are hiring paid firefighters, while others increasingly rely on neighboring departments for help. A new state law requires local […]
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A man who served 20 years in prison on sexual assault convictions involving two girls has been freed after a judge dismissed his case. Roger Brown received a 23-year sentence in 2008. An appellate court ordered a new trial after finding New Milford police unjustifiably delayed his arrest and his former attorneys failed to properly […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAudit Questions Nearly 35 Million Dollars in State Health Payments
Connecticut auditors say the state comptroller’s office could not verify nearly 35 million dollars in payments and credits involving health care contractors. The review found inadequate documentation for 9.6 million dollars in administrative fees and 25 million dollars in credits during 2025, raising the possibility of overpayments. The comptroller’s office says carriers are responsible for […]
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