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MANGANO: OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS UNCOVERS 17 NEW WELFARE FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE CASES

$3.2 Million in Taxpayer Savings Achieved in Past 20 Months Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) Office of Investigations continues to uncover individuals attempting to defraud … Continue reading

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Mangano Recovers Money From Drug Companies That Defrauded Taxpayers

More than $1 million in settlement money has been recovered by Nassau County thanks to County Executive Edward P. Mangano’s efforts to recoup  funds from excessive claims by pharmaceutical companies to the Medicaid program. The latest $258,561 settlement with defendant … Continue reading

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Mangano & Israel Take On Medicaid Fraud

By Eden Laikin Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse cost taxpayers $22 billion a year in this country, with at least 10% of Medicaid spending lost annually to fraud, nationwide. Nassau County alone pays nearly $250 million annually into the Medicaid … Continue reading

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Mangano Announces DSS Office of Investigations Uncovered More Than $175,000 in Welfare Fraud, Waste and Abuse

All Cases Referred To the District Attorney’s Office for Prosecution Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the Nassau County Department of Social Services Office of Investigations continues to find individuals attempting to defraud Nassau County taxpayers, most … Continue reading

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Mangano Recovers Thousands in Medicaid Fraud for Taxpayers

The First Provider Fraud Restitution to any New York County Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) has made its first Medicaid restitution payment to Nassau County … Continue reading

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Mangano Fights Prescription Drug Addiction

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has launched several initiatives in the war against prescription drug addiction and resulting violent pharmacy crimes. “I’ve brought together professionals from various agencies to implement a multi-pronged approach to help mitigate … Continue reading

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