Newly available reports show state owed millions by providers, local health agencies

The Office of Inspector General for Health did almost 1,400 audits and investigations over the last four years and found more than $42 million in improper or unrecovered payments -- but those reports have only recently been posted for public review.

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 885

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Office of Inspector General for Health conducted almost 1,400 audits and investigations over the last four years that found more than $42 million in improper or unrecovered payments — but those reports have only recently been posted for public review.

Those findings by the Office of Legislative Audits came in its first evaluation of the inspector general’s office since it was made independent from the Department of Health in 2022.

Besides reporting the …

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