Audit of Oklahoma Medicaid Agency Sought

Audit of Oklahoma Medicaid agency sought

OKLAHOMA CITY – Saying the state’s second experiment with managed care is “failing to deliver on its promises,” the state’s chief law enforcement officer has asked for an audit of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

Drummond Requests Audit of Oklahoma Health Care Authority

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling for an independent audit of the state agency that oversees Medicaid, citing ongoing concerns from providers and a lack of response to formal inquiries. Drummond formally requested that State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd conduct the audit of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, pointing to what he described as systemic issues within the state’s managed care program. “Oklahoma’s second exper…