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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Health & Human Services
Report Number
A-02-17-01021
Report Description

The United States currently faces a public health emergency due to the over-prescribing of opioid drugs for pain-related conditions. Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) provide medication-assisted treatment coupled with counseling and behavioral therapies for people diagnosed with an opioid use disorder. This audit is part of the OIG's oversight of the integrity and proper stewardship of Federal funds used to combat the opioid crisis.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$39,329,059
Additional Details
https://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region2/21701021.asp
External Entity
New York State

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
268183 No $39,329,059 $0

We recommend that the New York State Department of Health refund $39,329,059 to the Federal Government.

268184 No $0 $0

We recommend that the New York State Department of Health ensure that providers comply with Federal and State requirements for providing and claiming reimbursement for OTP services.

268185 No $0 $0

We recommend that the New York State Department of Health implement procedures to detect and prevent duplicate claims for OTP services.

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

United States