Lorrah announces candidacy for Delaware auditor

Janice Lorrah, the mother who sued Gov. John Carney over his unilateral extension of the varsity masking mandate in February, not too long ago introduced her candidacy for Delaware’s auditor of accounts.

“Delaware ranks 47th among the many 50 states for inefficient use of taxpayer {dollars},” stated Lorrah in a press launch. “As well as, our state is the second worst in transparency and accountability. These numbers are unacceptable.” 

Lorrah says she is going to search to extend authorities transparency and accountability in addition to determine waste, fraud, abuse and corruption. Lorrah views transparency and accountability as key components in deterring abuse and producing public confidence within the political system.

“Confidence in our authorities is at an all-time low,” Lorrah stated. “It’ll take somebody with a observe report of standing up when authorities goes off the rails to be a real watchdog for the individuals.”

“I stood up for Delaware’s mother and father and kids in February, and now I’m prepared to face up for all of Delaware’s taxpayers because the state’s auditor,” she stated. 

Lorrah’s announcement comes close to the beginning of the felony trial of Delaware’s present auditor, Kathleen McGuiness. In October 2021, McGuiness was indicted on three misdemeanors and two felonies stemming from her acts in workplace, together with expenses alleging battle of curiosity, felony theft, non-compliance with procurement legislation, official misconduct and felony witness intimidation. If discovered responsible, McGuiness faces greater than 10 years in jail.

Lorrah stated she guarantees to be a examine on authorities spending. “We’re in a novel state of affairs the place the state and native governments are flush with cash, a lot of it from COVID reduction applications. Taxpayers have a proper to know the place this cash goes and to be ensured that it’s getting used as supposed,” she stated.

Lorrah has been an lawyer for 20 years having graduated with honors from Rutgers-Camden Legislation College in 2002. Following legislation faculty, she was a federal clerk for the Hon. Stanley Brotman, U.S. District Court docket for the District of New Jersey, earlier than coming into personal observe. Lorrah has intensive expertise with Medicaid, which she intends to make a part of her marketing campaign. 

“Failing to adjust to the necessities of Delaware’s state plan places Delaware’s federal Medicaid funding in danger,” Lorrah stated. Medicaid prices have risen to over 25% of the state of Delaware’s funds and are on observe to extend past that within the coming years. Roughly 60% of funding for Delaware’s Medicaid program comes from the federal authorities. With out federal {dollars}, state taxpayers can be pressured to choose up the complete tab.

“Now, greater than ever, there’s a want for oversight and monitoring to make sure that state and federal Medicaid legal guidelines are being adopted,” Lorrah stated.

Editor’s be aware: It is a submitted press launch.