Mississippi HB1438 directs the Governor to select a private auditor to assess compliance with welfare eligibility and fraud prevention laws.
Mississippi HB1438 mandates the Governor to appoint a private auditor to evaluate the Department of Human Services and the Division of Medicaid's adherence to federal and state laws concerning welfare eligibility and fraud prevention. The audit covers aspects like identity verification, out-of-state benefit transactions, and compliance with specific acts. The auditor must submit a preliminary report within 180 days, detailing noncompliance findings, and a final report annually. These reports are public records under the Mississippi Public Records Act.
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