Technology Presentation to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
The OIG presentation on technology projects given to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II on February 19, 2019.

Fraud and Abuse Prevention: Home Health Aides
This article explains how to prevent being the target of fraud or abuse in your home. Issued February 15, 2019.

Budget Presentation to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II
The OIG presentation given to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II on February 12, 2019.

Budget Presentation to Senate Finance Committee
The OIG presentation given to the Senate Finance Committee on February 5, 2019.

Audit of Metscript Pharmacy No. 2: A Texas Vendor Drug Program Provider
The audit evaluated Metscript Pharmacy No. 2 to determine whether it properly billed VDP and complied with contractual and state requirements, and evaluated IT general controls to determine whether data used for audit testing was reliable. Issued February 11, 2019.

Issue Brief: Encounter Data
This Issue Brief outlines how the OIG uses encounter data (a record of paid claims by MCOs and DMOs) to monitor and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. Issued January 17, 2019.

Personal Care Services: Inspection of Attendant Background Checks
This report details the inspection to determine if home health providers obtain and evaluate background information on attendant care personnel to ensure client safety. Issued January 16, 2019.

Automated Monthly Social Security Number Verification
This report details the inspection to determine if HHSC Access and Eligibility Services properly addresses non-verified Social Security numbers to prevent ineligible client enrollment in Texas Medicaid. Issued January 3, 2019.