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Report File
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-01-19-00001
Report Description

This audit report is one of a series of OIG reports that addresses the identification, reporting, and investigation of incidents of potential abuse and neglect of our Nation's most vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and individuals with developmental disabilities. OIG is committed to detecting and combating such abuse and neglect.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Additional Details
https://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region1/11900001.asp

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
269025 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issue guidance, such as an Informational Bulletin, to inform States that performing a data analysis to identify Medicaid claims containing one or more diagnosis codes indicating potential child abuse or neglect could help identify incidents of potential child abuse or neglect and help ensure compliance with the States’ mandatory reporting laws.

269026 No $0 $0

We recommend that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assess the sufficiency of existing Federal requirements to report suspected child abuse and neglect of Medicaid beneficiaries to determine whether it should strengthen those requirements or seek additional authorities to provide oversight over the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect of Medicaid beneficiaries.

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

United States