OIG releases second part of audit series
The OIG has released the next audit in its series looking into service coordination for STAR+PLUS Level 1 members.
Restitution ordered in Medicaid fraud cases
The OIG’s Benefits Program Integrity Division resolved a case in which a client repeatedly failed to report an income-earning family member.
OIG audits Dental Maintenance Organization
The OIG conducted an audit of MCNA Insurance Company, a Texas Medicaid and CHIP Dental Maintenance Organization (DMO).
Preventing fraud, waste and abuse
In fiscal year 2019, the OIG developed a fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) prevention strategy focused on raising awareness of FWA and educating three audiences: Medicaid providers, Medicaid clients, and HHS staf
Data drives fight against Medicaid fraud
The OIG has taken an increasingly data-driven approach to fighting wrongdoing in Medicaid delivery.
Financial impact of clustering therapy services
The OIG completed an audit of the statewide financial impact of therapy practices at long-term care nursing facilities in fiscal year 2017.
OIG audits Vendor Drug Program provider
The OIG completed an audit of a Vendor Drug Program provider that found an overpayment of $88,120 owed to the state.
OIG collaborates across agencies to fight fraud
EBT Trafficking Unit investigators received information from an investigative agency regarding the unauthorized use of more than 100 SNAP cards at a Travis County food truck.
OIG strengthens managed care oversight
The OIG closed its inaugural managed care transition plan for fiscal year 2019. The OIG has improved its approach, infrastructure, expertise and collaboration in the agency’s work in managed care.
OIG recovers $421 million in fiscal year 2019
The Office of Inspector General published its fourth quarterly report for fiscal year 2019. The report summarizes the excellent work performed by the OIG during the past four quarters.