Pennsylvania SR216 directs an audit of the state's medical assistance programs to ensure efficiency and prevent fraud.

Pennsylvania SR216 mandates the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to audit the state's medical assistance programs, focusing on efficiency, fraud prevention, and adherence to actuarial standards. The audit will compare Pennsylvania's standards with federal and other states' standards, assess the adoption of past audit recommendations, and analyze the potential savings from implementing certain standards. The report will also include recommendations for further studies or audits and must be submitted to the General Assembly within 18 months.

Pennsylvania SR216 directs an audit of the state's medical assistance programs to ensure efficiency and prevent fraud.

Pennsylvania SR216 mandates the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to audit the state's medical assistance programs, focusing on efficiency, fraud prevention, and adherence to actuarial standards. The audit will compare Pennsylvania's standards with federal and other states' standards, assess the adoption of past audit recommendations, and analyze the potential savings from implementing certain standards. The report will also include recommendations for further studies or audits and must be submitted to the General Assembly within 18 months.