State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released the results of an audit on Delaware County regarding 3rd party procurement procedures, the audit found that the county needs to ensure that it awards contracts to service providers only after soliciting competition through a bidding process & that a stated period of services be included in contracts, the county also needs to establish a Board of Ethics. The audit also suggests that the Department of Social Services should reconcile the payments made to third-party providers on an annual basis & the Department of Mental Health should ensure that all payments to 3rd party providers are adequately supported prior to payment. County officials agreed with the recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the formation of a coalition of state attorneys general from Connecticut, Indiana and Puerto Rico to further investigate the business practices of the herbal supplement industry. The coalition’s formation follows a recent analysis that found contaminants, unlabeled plant species, and other substances in certain herbal supplements, many of the supplements had either been heavily processed & the genetic material of the original plant source was undetectable. Mislabeled supplements ingested by the public may pose a significant danger to those who have food allergies or take medication.
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A Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace, Delhi. More information about Rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com