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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-17-20-52000
Report Description

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) must review the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) compliance with the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (IPIA; P.L. No. 107-300) as amended by the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (P.L. No. 111-204) and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 (IPERIA; P.L. No. 112-248). Ernst & Young LLP (E&Y), under its contract with the OIG, audited the fiscal year 2019 HHS improper payment information reported in the Agency Financial Report (AFR) to determine compliance with IPIA and related guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Report Type
Disaster Recovery Report
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
5
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Additional Details
https://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region17/172052000.asp

Open Recommendations

This report has 5 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
268825 No $0 $0

We recommend that HHS focus on the root causes of the improper payment percentage and evaluate critical and feasible action steps to assist states with their compliance efforts for these new requirements.

268823 No $0 $0

We recommend that HHS continue to work with OMB and other stakeholders to develop and implement an approach to reporting on TANF improper payments in FY 2020.

268824 No $0 $0

We recommend that HHS focus on the root causes of the improper payment percentage and evaluate critical and feasible action steps to assist states with their compliance efforts for these new requirements.

268826 No $0 $0

We recommend that HHS continue to explore alternative vehicles to conduct recovery audits that will fit into the larger Medicare Part C

268827 No $0 $0

We recommend that HHS develop and publish corrective action plans after implementing an approach.  HHS continue to focus on developing and implementing an approach to reporting on TANF improper payments, as this process will aid in identifying root causes of TANF improper payments.

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

United States