SB119 Summary

• Appropriates $1,194,376 from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account for the Office of Medicaid Inspector General's personal services and operating expenses for fiscal year 2016-2017

• Appropriates $1,670,967 from federal funds for the Office of Medicaid Inspector General's personal services and operating expenses for fiscal year 2016-2017

• Appropriates $4,000,000 from federal funds for the Enterprise Fraud Program of the Office of Medicaid Inspector General for fiscal year 2016-2017

• Establishes maximum of 37 regular employees for the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, including positions such as Inspector General ($151,500), Chief Counsel ($121,200), auditors, fraud investigators, nurses, and administrative staff

• Authorizes up to 2 temporary or part-time employees as "Extra Help" at rates not to exceed those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, effective July 1, 2016