Evidence record

Medicaid Home Help Program

Jurisdiction: Michigan
Publishing agency: Michigan Office of the Auditor General
Publication date: December 11, 2020
Source record: Original document linked

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Findings

Recommendations

Overall conclusion

Moderately effective.

Scope

October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019; to examine and evaluate MDHHS's records and processes related to administering the Medicaid Home Help Program.

Findings (4)

Each finding has a stable link.

F-1128
Improved monitoring of provider invoices needed.
F-1129
Improved controls needed to prevent or recover improper payments.
F-1130
Review of undeliverable W-2 forms needs improvement.
F-1131
Improvements needed in responding to unemployment inquiries.

Recommendations (4)

R-990
MDHHS should improve its monitoring to ensure that invoices are supported, properly approved, and accurately reflect the HHP services provided.
Related finding F-1128
R-991
MDHHS should enhance its controls to prevent or recover payments for HHP services relating to instances where the client and/or provider no longer meet eligibility requirements.
Related finding F-1129
R-992
MDHHS should follow up on W-2 forms that are returned as undeliverable to help identify potential fraud and abuse.
Related finding F-1130
R-993
MDHHS should provide UIA with sufficient information to help limit its unemployment insurance liability.
Related finding F-1131