State auditor raises alarm about ‘highly questionable billing’ in program for aged and disabled

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 599

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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LINCOLN — A Nebraska auditor’s probe has discovered examples of “highly questionable billing” and alleged weak oversight in a Health and Human Services program whose costs increased nearly 600% in the past decade.

Auditor Mike Foley’s team released a 34-page report Monday detailing findings after examining the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver program administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

In a news release, Foley said …

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