Utah SB0147 amends the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services, enhancing oversight and performance metrics.

Utah SB0147 amends the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services, placing it within the Department of Government Operations. The bill removes the office from being an independent entity and requires it to use the state attorney general's office for legal services. The inspector general must submit a budget directly to the Department of Government Operations. The bill mandates the executive director to establish performance metrics for the office, a process for reporting concerns, and to report these concerns to an advisory board.

Utah SB0147 amends the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services, enhancing oversight and performance metrics.

Utah SB0147 amends the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services, placing it within the Department of Government Operations. The bill removes the office from being an independent entity and requires it to use the state attorney general's office for legal services. The inspector general must submit a budget directly to the Department of Government Operations. The bill mandates the executive director to establish performance metrics for the office, a process for reporting concerns, and to report these concerns to an advisory board.