明尼苏达州审计发现,在无人认领的医疗补助超额付款中,有400万加元,这促使人们呼吁加强问责制。 Minnesota audit reveals $40M in unclaimed Medicaid overpayments, spurring calls for better accountability.

立法审计员办公室的审计发现,明尼苏达州人事部未能收回向疗养院等医疗服务提供者多付的4 000万美元医疗补助。 An audit by the Office of the Legislative Auditor found that Minnesota's Department of Human Services failed to recover over $40 million in Medicaid overpayments to medical providers like nursing homes. 审计还显示,该部门没有准确报告2019年以来未清供应商余额。 The audit also revealed that the department did not accurately report outstanding provider balances since 2019. 国土安全部不同意某些调查结果,认为它已努力收取债务。 The DHS disagrees with some findings, arguing it has made efforts to collect debts. 立法者们呼吁加强问责制,并可能推动设立监察主任办公室,处理国家机构内部的浪费和欺诈问题。 Lawmakers are calling for better accountability and may push for an Office of Inspector General to tackle waste and fraud within state agencies.