Minnesota audit reveals $40M in unclaimed Medicaid overpayments, spurring calls for better accountability.

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. The audit also revealed that the department did not accurately report outstanding provider balances since 2019. The DHS disagrees with some findings, arguing it has made efforts to collect debts. Lawmakers are calling for better accountability and may push for an Office of Inspector General to tackle waste and fraud within state agencies.

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