Federal Register: March 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 46)
DOCID: fr07mr08-92 FR Doc E8-4453
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Inspector General Office, Health and Human Services Department
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr07mr08-92
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Office of the Secretary; Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
This notice amends Part A (Office of the Secretary), chapter AF of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reflect a title change and adjusted responsibilities within the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI) to better reflect the current work environment and responsibilities with regard to (1) oversight activities of the State Medicaid Fraud Control Units, and (2) coordinative efforts within the Technical Support unit with the Chief Information Officer for technology support and compliance on information security requirements. Chapter AF was last amended on December 21, 2006 (71 FR 76676).
As amended, sections AFE.10 and AFE.20 of Chapter AF now read as follows:
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Section AFE.10, Office of Evaluation and InspectionsOrganization
This office is comprised of the following components:
A. Immediate Office.
B. Budget and Administrative Resources Division.
C. Evaluation Planning and Support Division.
D. Regional Operations.
E. Technical Support Staff.
F. Medicaid Fraud Policy and Oversight Staff.
Section AFE.20, Office of Evaluation and InspectionsFunction * * * * *
B. Budget and Administrative Resources
This office develops OEI's evaluation and inspection policies,
procedures, and standards. It manages OEI's human and financial
resources; monitors OEI's management information systems; and
conducts management reviews within HHS/OIG and for other OIGs upon
request. The office carries out and maintains an internal quality
assurance system that includes quality assessment studies and
quality control reviews of OEI processes and products to ensure that
policies and procedures are effective, followed, and function as intended.
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E. Technical Support
This office provides statistical and database advice and
services for inspections conducted by the regional offices. It
carries out analyses of large databases to identify potential areas
of fraud and abuse. The office also coordinates with the Office of
Management and Policy and Chief Information Officer for technology
support and compliance with information security requirements and government mandates, regulations, and guidelines.
F. Medicaid Fraud Policy and Oversight Staff
The Medicaid Fraud Policy and Oversight Staff is responsible for
overseeing the activities of the 50 State Medicaid Fraud Control
Units (MFCUs) (49 States and the District of Columbia). The staff
provides advice and policy determinations to the Deputy Inspector
General, OEI, in matters involving the planning, discussion, and
coordination of policy and oversight activities affecting State
MFCUs. The division ensures the MFCUs' compliance with Federal grant
regulations, administrative rules, and performance standards. It is
also responsible for certifying and recertifying the MFCUs on an annual basis.
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Dated: March 3, 2008.
Daniel R. Levinson,
Inspector General.
[FR Doc. E84453 Filed 3608; 8:45 am]
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SUMMARY:
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority,
DOCUMENT BODY 2:
This notice amends Part A (Office of the Secretary), chapter AF of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reflect a title change and adjusted responsibilities within the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI) to better reflect the current work environment and responsibilities with regard to (1) oversight activities of the State Medicaid Fraud Control Units, and (2) coordinative efforts within the Technical Support unit with the Chief Information Officer for technology support and compliance on information security requirements. Chapter AF was last amended on December 21, 2006 (71 FR 76676).
As amended, sections AFE.10 and AFE.20 of Chapter AF now read as follows:
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[[Page 12456]]
Section AFE.10, Office of Evaluation and InspectionsOrganization
This office is comprised of the following components:
A. Immediate Office.
B. Budget and Administrative Resources Division.
C. Evaluation Planning and Support Division.
D. Regional Operations.
E. Technical Support Staff.
F. Medicaid Fraud Policy and Oversight Staff.
Section AFE.20, Office of Evaluation and InspectionsFunction * * * * *
B. Budget and Administrative Resources
This office develops OEI's evaluation and inspection policies,
procedures, and standards. It manages OEI's human and financial
resources; monitors OEI's management information systems; and
conducts management reviews within HHS/OIG and for other OIGs upon
request. The office carries out and maintains an internal quality
assurance system that includes quality assessment studies and
quality control reviews of OEI processes and products to ensure that
policies and procedures are effective, followed, and function as intended.
* * * * *
E. Technical Support
This office provides statistical and database advice and
services for inspections conducted by the regional offices. It
carries out analyses of large databases to identify potential areas
of fraud and abuse. The office also coordinates with the Office of
Management and Policy and Chief Information Officer for technology
support and compliance with information security requirements and government mandates, regulations, and guidelines.
F. Medicaid Fraud Policy and Oversight Staff
The Medicaid Fraud Policy and Oversight Staff is responsible for
overseeing the activities of the 50 State Medicaid Fraud Control
Units (MFCUs) (49 States and the District of Columbia). The staff
provides advice and policy determinations to the Deputy Inspector
General, OEI, in matters involving the planning, discussion, and
coordination of policy and oversight activities affecting State
MFCUs. The division ensures the MFCUs' compliance with Federal grant
regulations, administrative rules, and performance standards. It is
also responsible for certifying and recertifying the MFCUs on an annual basis.
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Dated: March 3, 2008.
Daniel R. Levinson,
Inspector General.
[FR Doc. E84453 Filed 3608; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 415201P