The results of our audit disclosed deficiencies in internal control and/or instances of noncompliance or other matters that are considered reportable under Government Auditing Standards. The Department of Public Safety's Division of Adult Correction (Division) can reduce its inmate medical costs by performing focused recovery audits of hospital medical claims. An auditor-initiated review of 10 of the largest hospital claims identified about $105,700 (10.6 percent) in overpayments made to eight hospitals during the past fiscal year percent. The Division did not previously identify these or any other overbillings because it does not perform externally focused recovery audits of hospital charges. The Department agreed with our finding and recommendations and plans to take corrective action. Details about each item are provided in the Audit Findings and Responses section of the report.

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