The report considers the period from Oct. 1, 2019, through March 31 of this year. OIG issued 81 audit reports and 14 evaluation reports within that time. Audits identified $605.2 million in expected recoveries and $288.4 million in questionable costs. Potential savings of $911.3 million — that is, funds that could be saved if HHS implemented all of OIG’s recommendations — were identified.
OIG said overall, its investigative work led to $1.5 billion in recoveries and 443 criminal actions in the six-month reporting period. Civil actions were taken against 370 individuals and entities. Nine hundred and three individuals and entities were excluded from federal healthcare programs due to the findings.
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