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HB 1438·MS·house

DHS and Medicaid; Governor shall select private auditor to determine their compliance with certain laws.

FailedFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Eubanks
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill requires the governor to select a private auditing firm to examine the Department of Human Services and the Division of Medicaid for compliance with federal and state statutes on eligibility and fraud prevention. The auditor must issue a preliminary report within 180 days and a final public report each year to the governor, lieutenant governor, and the House speaker. The goal is to improve transparency and reduce misuse of assistance programs.

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