OIG works with law enforcement agencies across Texas
The OIG collaborates with law enforcement across Texas to hold individuals accountable who seek to defraud health and human services.
Data increases efficiency in the detection of fraud, waste and abuse
The OIG has focused the evolution of fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) detection on a foundation of data analytics.
OIG reports $490 million in recoveries for fiscal year 2022
The Office of Inspector General published its fourth quarterly report for fiscal year 2022, summarizing the excellent work performed by this office during the past four quarters.
OIG audit identifies information security gap in MCO system
The OIG has released the findings of an audit of Community Health Choice’s information security system used to process confidential Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) information.
OIG audit finds billing error at Harris County home health care services provider
The OIG released audit results for Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA) provider Girling Community Care’s Bellaire operation.
FRAUD ALERT: Beware of scams targeting SNAP clients
The Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) is receiving reports of two scams targeting clients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
OIG reviews MCOs process for verifying laboratories carry proper certification
The OIG recently inspected 16 managed care organizations (MCOs) to review their process for verifying a laboratory service provider’s Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification.
OIG reports fraud hotline results
The OIG Fraud Hotline handled 6,657 calls and other points of contact in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.
OIG auditors discover training, staffing and maintenance issues at nursing facility
The OIG Audit and Inspections Team recently conducted an unannounced site visit to the Matagorda House Healthcare Center as part of an annual risk assessment for Texas nursing facilities.
Health district fails to meet objectives related to STD/HIV prevention services grant
The OIG released the findings of an audit on the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s (Metro Health) administration of a $5.6 million grant issued to reduce sexually transmitted diseases.