OIG audits substance use disorder treatment provider
The OIG conducted an audit of Cenikor Foundation, a substance use disorder treatment provider under contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Fraud referrals increase to BPI
Due to an increase in benefits applications and recipients resulting from the pandemic, the OIG's Benefits Program Integrity (BPI) unit is reporting a significant increase in fraud, waste and abuse&nbs
Provider Investigations reports Q2 results
The OIG's Provider Investigations unit (PI) completed 361 preliminary investigations and 44 full-scale investigations in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.
OIG inspects foster care services contractor
The OIG conducted an inspection of a Dallas-Fort Worth area community-based care contractor.
EBT investigates allegations against mobile SNAP vendors
The OIG's Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Trafficking Unit continues to receive complaints in cases involving mobile vendors who make unauthorized deductions from recipients’ SNAP accounts.
Common violations in Medicaid dental billing
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) collaborates with Texas dentists to prevent and investigate fraud, waste and abuse in Medicaid and CHIP services delivery.
OIG examines behavioral health billing
Data analytics plays a proactive role in detecting potential fraud, waste and abuse.
Governor Abbott reappoints Kauffman as Inspector General for Health and Human Services
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman as the Inspector General for Texas Health and Human Services for a term set to expire on February 1, 2022.
OIG releases Fraud Hotline results for second quarter
The OIG Fraud Hotline answered 4,815 calls in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.
OIG audits durable medical equipment provider
The OIG completed an audit of Aveanna Healthcare Medical Solutions Maverick Medical Supply, a durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies provider.