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As Dangerous Cold Temperature and Wind Chills Continue in Delaware, Code Purple Shelters Open Tonight and for Days to Come

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 29, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 29, 2017) – With low temperatures in the teens or single digits through much of next week, Code Purple shelters are opening in all three counties for individuals who are homeless and in need of a place of refuge. Often organized and staffed by volunteers, Code Purple sites in Delaware typically are […]




DPH Announces Second Flu Death of Season; Stresses Use of Antivirals to Treat Flu Illness

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the second flu-related death of the 2017-2018 flu season. The deceased, an 83-year-old New Castle County woman, passed away last week at a local hospital. She had multiple underlying health conditions and was a resident of a long-term care facility.




DelDOT Announces Mobile App Updates

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released its latest update for the mobile app. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has enhanced the DMV practice test now includes the ability to take the practice test in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. This improvement helps more Delaware residents better prepare for driver’s license exams. […]




Delaware State Lottery Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the Delaware State Lottery Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. Gunnip & Company, LLP conducted the audit under the direction of the Office of Auditor of Accounts, in accordance with 29 Del. C. §4816 and 29 Del. C. […]




DHSS DMMA Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments Program Report

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, Assertions on Compliance with Specified Requirements Applicable to the Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments Program independent accountants’ report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.  The examination was to determine the State’s compliance with […]







  Category: Newsroom

As Dangerous Cold Temperature and Wind Chills Continue in Delaware, Code Purple Shelters Open Tonight and for Days to Come

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 29, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 29, 2017) – With low temperatures in the teens or single digits through much of next week, Code Purple shelters are opening in all three counties for individuals who are homeless and in need of a place of refuge. Often organized and staffed by volunteers, Code Purple sites in Delaware typically are […]




DPH Announces Second Flu Death of Season; Stresses Use of Antivirals to Treat Flu Illness

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the second flu-related death of the 2017-2018 flu season. The deceased, an 83-year-old New Castle County woman, passed away last week at a local hospital. She had multiple underlying health conditions and was a resident of a long-term care facility.




DelDOT Announces Mobile App Updates

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released its latest update for the mobile app. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has enhanced the DMV practice test now includes the ability to take the practice test in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. This improvement helps more Delaware residents better prepare for driver’s license exams. […]




Delaware State Lottery Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the Delaware State Lottery Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. Gunnip & Company, LLP conducted the audit under the direction of the Office of Auditor of Accounts, in accordance with 29 Del. C. §4816 and 29 Del. C. […]




DHSS DMMA Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments Program Report

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, Assertions on Compliance with Specified Requirements Applicable to the Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments Program independent accountants’ report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.  The examination was to determine the State’s compliance with […]