Month: September 2008

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Medicaid Fraud Efforts Start to Pay Off

September 17, 2008 Contributor
Medicaid fraud detection efforts are starting to pay off.  It was recently reported that Onondaga County has recouped $1.8 million just in the last seven months after launching Medicaid fraud detection efforts.  In some cases, county workers detected provider fraud; investigators paired billing statements with care ordered by doctors.  When the records didn’t match, the district attorney was called in to prosecute.  In other instances, Medicaid recipients claimed they have no income but this was found to be untrue.

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Cost Savings Continue to Add Up for County Government

September 17, 2008 Contributor
With the current economic condition of New York State, most people, from the family sitting around the kitchen table to local governments and school districts, are looking at ways that we can save money and tighten our belts. Over the past several months we’ve taken several steps to conserve and cut the operating costs of Oswego County government. Now is a good time to bring you up to date on these projects.

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Optimism High Despite Tough Weather for Farmers

September 17, 2008 Contributor
Driving through the district this past week I couldn’t help but notice a lot of corn being chopped and reflect on the season. I’ve seen a lot of nice crops out there, so I hope the season went well for most. I know it’s been an up and down year for many of us. The wet weather kept the pastures green and lush for grazing all summer long, but it made it difficult to dry hay.

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Oswego Firefighters’ Golf Tourney Benefits MDA

September 16, 2008 Contributor
The Oswego Firefighters Association is holding a golf tournament to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The Captain and Crew tournament will take place on Sunday, September 28 at the Tamarack Golf Course on County Route 1 in Scriba.  There will be shotgun start at 10:00 AM.

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