Questions swirl around state tech program; did it lead to agency head ouster?
A newly released report from Florida TaxWatch says there should be more “scrutiny” over the still-unfinished software system designed to help manage a Medicaid waiver program used to provide home and community-based services to people with disabilities.
The report from the business-backed government watchdog group notes the contract with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to put the iConnect system into place has been extended three times and that several key elements of the program — including a consumer portal — have not been launched, or, jettisoned altogether.
APD did not immediately reply to Florida Politics’ request for comment.
The Florida TaxWatch report was released days...
