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NY Lawmakers Probe CDPAP Contract Amid Fraud Concerns

9/6/2025

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The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) enables participants to hire home aides with Medicaid funds.
New York lawmakers transferred program administration to Public Partnerships LLC to combat fraud and reduce costs.
Lawmakers questioned Health Department officials regarding communications with Public Partnerships prior to the contract award.
Public Partnerships initially denied prior communications but later acknowledged "general communications" with the Health Department.
Lawmakers raised concerns about the accuracy of Public Partnerships' testimony and possible impropriety in the procurement process.

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Story summary

The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) enables participants to hire home aides with Medicaid funds.
New York lawmakers transferred program administration to Public Partnerships LLC to combat fraud and reduce costs.
Lawmakers questioned Health Department officials regarding communications with Public Partnerships prior to the contract award.
Public Partnerships initially denied prior communications but later acknowledged "general communications" with the Health Department.
Lawmakers raised concerns about the accuracy of Public Partnerships' testimony and possible impropriety in the procurement process.