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A recent report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor shows that Louisiana’s Department of Health has been dealing with a handful of persistent financial and compliance issues over the last few years, The Center Square reports.
While the report notes some progress, the agency has reportedly failed to resolve a majority of issues identified in prior audits—some for as long as seven years.
The audit, reviewing the status of problems flagged in a March 2024 management letter, notes that LDH had resolved only one issue: inadequate controls over and noncompliance with National Correct Coding Initiative requirements.
Remaining concerns—ranging from financial misreporting to Medicaid eligibility and provider oversight—remain unresolved and, in some cases, have worsened.
LDH points to staffing shortages and insufficient training as causes for the reporting errors.
