MassHealth and Health Safety Net 2022 Annual Report
In 2021, the OIG reviewed crossover claims involving substitute physicians as well as data integrity in several Medicaid programs. The Office identified measures MassHealth should take to improve its data integrity in each area reviewed.
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In 2021, the Division conducted several reviews, including highway overtime shifts, eight-hour paid details, and the MSP’s efforts to obtain accreditation, and made recommendations to improve the MSP’s operational efficiency and integrity.
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In 2020, the OIG’s staff worked to ensure the OIG’s mission was fulfilled during the COVID-19 pandemic. This monumental task included equipping every employee with the technology and other tools they needed to work remotely, moving the OIG’s professional training classes online, developing protocols for conducting remote investigations and reviews, and enhancing internal controls to protect public funds.
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The Office of the Inspector General’s Internal Special Audit Unit continued its efforts to monitor the quality, efficiency and integrity of MassDOT’s and the MBTA’s operating and capital programs.
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In 2019, the OIG established the Dr. Frances Burke Investigator Fellowship and the Justice Geraldine Hines Legal Fellowship to improve its recruitment and retention of a talented and diverse workforce.
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The OIG examined the administration of MassHealth’s Personal Care Attendant Program. The OIG also followed up with MassHealth regarding recommendations from fiscal year 2019 on topics including Adult Day Health, Adult Foster Care, Dental Care and Optometry.
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In 2019, the OIG reviewed the State Police’s travel time policy, an examination of the administration of paid details by the State Police and a preliminary audit of State Police overtime shifts and identified opportunities to substantially reduce costs and mitigate risk within areas of the State Police.
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In 2018, the OIG conducted investigations and reviews in such areas as administration, health and human services, municipal authorities, public procurement, public benefits, public works, pensions and transportation. The OIG’s work led to state and federal criminal convictions, legislative initiatives, and policy changes at the state and local levels.
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In 2017, the OIG conducted investigations and reviews in areas such as aviation, health and human services, library administration, pharmacy services, public procurement, public benefits, public works, state pensions and transportation.
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In 2016, the OIG’s efforts resulted in recoveries and fines totaling more than $6.5 million. Our office identified nearly $1 million in lost toll revenue. We also found that MassDOT is paying for services that others do not pay for with its emergency-services contracts with 19 cities and towns along the MA Turnpike.
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In 2015, our office conducted investigations and reviews in such areas as education, healthcare, public benefits, criminal justice, public construction, social services and transportation. Our efforts resulted in settlements and fines totaling over $1M, and we identified almost $1M in forfeited transportation revenue.
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The OIG’s investigation of former president of Westfield State University Evan S. Dobelle’s spending practices uncovered tens of thousands of dollars of personal spending on WSU credit cards. Our report on the William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute received the Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence.
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