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Independent Fed Inspector General assigned to CFPB investigating administration’s actions at the CFPB

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The independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Federal Reserve System (FRS) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is investigating the bureau’s workforce reductions and its canceled contracts, according...more

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OIG confirms it will investigate CFPB following senators’ requests

On June 6, the OIG for the Fed and the CFPB responded to requests from Sens. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for a review of recent workforce reductions and contract cancellations at the CFPB. The OIG confirmed it...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Democrats write to OIG on NCUA board member removals

On April 29, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) sent a letter to the Inspector General of the NCUA to request an investigation into the agency’s ability to operate with a single board member. The...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Senators request investigation into FHFA board overhaul and workforce reductions

On April 15, ten U.S. Senators sent a letter addressed to Mr. Brian M. Tomney, Inspector General of the FHFA, requesting that the FHFA OIG review recent actions taken by FHFA leadership to overhaul the boards at Fannie Mae...more

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OIG Releases Findings on Medicare Contractor Compliance with Medicare Cost Report Oversight Requirements

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Last week, OIG’s Office of Audit Services released its latest report on Medicare Administrative Contractors’ (MACs) compliance with Medicare cost report oversight requirements. The report, which is titled Medicare...more

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Quality of Care Considerations in OIG’s Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance

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In November 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) published the long-awaited Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities (“Nursing...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Delayed Action on Misconduct Costs Firm $4M; FCA Whistleblower Flagged Earlier Application

Scientist and pharmaceutical researcher Andrew P. Mallon—who first reported to NIH and others in 2016 his suspicions that then-Athira Pharma CEO Leen Kawas falsified data in published papers—filed the whistleblower suit...more

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Defense Contractors Likely Target of Increased Scrutiny Under New Administration

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Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth testified during his confirmation hearing on January 14, 2025, that if confirmed*, he intends to use audits to identify potential waste and abuse in defense spending, explaining that...more

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EnforceMintz — Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs to Remain in the Enforcement Spotlight in 2025

As government scrutiny and enforcement targeting the Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) program continued in 2024, the industry’s response to agency actions escalated. Last year also resulted in the first sizable Part D...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC OIG reports on readiness to resolve large regional banks

Recently, the FDIC Office of Inspector General released a report entitled, “FDIC Readiness to Resolve Large Regional Banks,” which evaluated the FDIC’s preparedness to resolve large regional bank failures under the Federal...more

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OIG Report Recommends Oversight for Remote Patient Monitoring in Medicare

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On September 24, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a report titled, “Additional Oversight of Remote Patient Monitoring in Medicare Is Needed” (the...more

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NY Medical College Clashes With OIG After Audit Questions $7.5M, PI Salaries, ‘Illegible Signatures’

New York Medical College (NYMC) officials thought the HHS Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) audit was wrapping up in December 2021, based on what “the original senior auditor” told them. But the auditor retired and work...more

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Key Value-Based Care Developments to Watch in 2024

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The goal of value-based care (VBC) is to promote better care for individual patients and improved health outcomes for communities at reduced costs. This is an important and admirable purpose as many VBC stakeholders attempt...more

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EPA to Increase Air Monitoring at Marine Ports

In a recent report, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) describes steps the EPA should take to increase air monitoring at marine ports and neighboring communities. While not agreeing to...more

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Oversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund: U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General Audit Notification

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) announced on February 23rd the Notification of an Audit titled: The EPA’s Oversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund...more

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OIG Declines To Challenge Debt Cancellation and Restructured Financial Arrangements Between Health System and FQHC “Look-Alike”...

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In Advisory Opinion 22-17, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) concluded that a proposed restructuring of a loan and other contractual relationships between a health system...more

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Nursing Homes Beware: the Government has Increased Its Scrutiny of Related Parties

The Biden Administration has expressed a deep concern about nursing home owners and related parties excessively profiting off of the residents they serve to the detriment of quality care. To address this concern, President...more

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OIG Approves Arrangement Involving Physician-Owned Device Manufacturer— Distinguishes Prior Special Fraud Alert on Physician-Owned...

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On April 25, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published Advisory Opinion 22-07, approving an arrangement whereby physicians hold ownership interests in a medical...more

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McDermott’s Healthcare Enforcement Quarterly - Q1 2022

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The healthcare enforcement landscape is shifting quickly. This issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Enforcement Quarterly examines emerging trends and key issues for organizations that may become subject to enforcement scrutiny,...more

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NRC: No Safety Threats to Reactor Facilities After Reports on Counterfeit Parts

In response to reports from the NRC’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) and a tasking order from the NRC's executive director of operations (EDO) directing a review of NRC oversight of “counterfeit, fraudulent, and suspect...more

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HHS-OIG Invites Participation in Modernization Initiative: RFI Comment Deadline Approaching

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On September 24, 2021, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a request for information (RFI) to advance its guidance modernization initiative. The RFI seeks industry...more

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OIG Reports Highlight State Challenges and Call for Increased Oversight to Improve the Provision of Medicaid Behavioral Health...

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued two data briefs addressing challenges with the provision of behavioral health services to Medicaid enrollees, and calling for...more

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Oversight Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Continues to Actively Investigate the Previous Administration’s Pandemic Response

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When announcing the Democratic members of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis for the 117th Congress, Chairman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) stated that, “In order to improve our nation’s response, the Select Subcommittee...more

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OIG Issues Report Regarding Medicare Oversight of Cybersecurity for Networked Medical Devices in Hospitals

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On June 21, 2021, OIG released a report titled “Medicare Lacks Consistent Oversight of Cybersecurity for Networked Medical Devices in Hospitals” (OEI-01-20-00220) (the OIG Report). OIG determined that CMS’s accreditation...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Healthcare Enforcement Roundup - Volume 1, 2021

Stay current on the healthcare enforcement issues impacting your business’ compliance strategies. In this installment of the Healthcare Enforcement Roundup, we address: • Key areas of enforcement scrutiny in 2021,...more

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