REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE STATE'S MEDICAID HEALTH CARE INSURANCE CONTRACTORS ON A BIENNIAL BASIS.

This Senate Resolution (SR 29) requests the Hawaii State Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of Medicaid health care insurance contractors - managed care organizations providing Medicaid services - on a biennial basis. It directly affects these contractors, the Auditor, and state agencies overseeing Medicaid, requiring them to cooperate with the audits. The resolution specifies that audits must assess financial integrity, compliance with laws, and contractor operations, with the first audit due within six months of July 1, 2025. The Auditor must submit findings to the Governor, Legislature, and Human Services Director by 2027, and every two years thereafter. This is a procedural request, not a binding law, aiming to address past issues like overpayments and improve Medicaid program oversight.