Day: November 9, 2011

Agency left $38 million unspent on disabled people needing care

The beleaguered Developmental Disabilities Administration, with thousands on its waiting list for care, left $25 million in state funding unspent over the last two years, and wound up having to return the money to the state’s general fund.
The agency also had a $12 million surplus in its federal Medicaid match, meaning there was a total $38 million left over.
The surpluses had apparently been going on for some time, leaving millions in the kitty that were supposed to be spent on people with some of the most severe physical and mental disabilities, many unable to care for themselves.

State Roundup, November 9, 2011

Currie acquitted of extortion, bribery. The Sun editorial board urges the Senate to remove him anyway; businesses concerned about slow economic recovery, possible state regulations and taxes; ground rent holders revive challenge to state law; Rocky Gap bidders dangle Willie Nelson, water park; Carroll Commissioners ask state for more time with PlanMaryland; and the results from a slew of municipal elections held yesterday.

Commentary: Currie verdict shows we reporters are wasting our time

The not guilty verdict in the corruption trial of state Sen. Ulysses Currie clearly shows how we State House reporters have been wasting our time checking financial disclosure statements. I did look at Currie’s forms some years, and would not have found anything. He never disclosed his long relationship with Shopper’s Food Warehouse, and his punishment for that has been absolutely nothing — except a year of embarrassment.

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