Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Congress
The Situation Report | December 9, 2024
America's taxpayers could see recoupment of billions of dollars in Medicare, Medicaid, and other health and human services funds as a result of actions by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), according to a new report.
The Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR) highlights over $7 billion in expected recoveries and receivables resulting from HHS-OIG investigations and audits conducted during fiscal year (FY) 2024.
In FY 2024, HHS-OIG reported 1,548 criminal and civil enforcement actions against individuals and entities suspected of engaging in crimes targeting HHS programs and the people they serve, including settlements resulting from using OIG's civil monetary penalty authorities and criminal convictions. HHS-OIG also excluded 3,234 individuals and entities from participation in Federal health care programs.
The report identifies over $4 billion in expected recoveries and receivables resulting from HHS-OIG investigations and audits occurring between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024. During the fall SAR reporting period, HHS-OIG made 239 new audit and evaluation recommendations, which are crucial to encourage positive change in HHS programs. Meanwhile, HHS operating divisions implemented 187 prior recommendations, leading to positive impact for HHS programs and beneficiaries.
The full report is available here.
For additional information on HHS-OIG's ongoing and completed work, visit oig.hhs.gov or email