What happens if the OIG finds evidence of fraud, waste, abuse or other illegal acts?
By statute, the Inspector General is required to report any findings of credible evidence of fraud, waste, abuse or other illegal acts to the Kansas Attorney General. The Inspector General will also provide a report to the KHPA Board. Furthermore, the OIG will work closely with the Attorney General to ensure that appropriate law enforcement agencies are able to take over the case from the OIG. If the OIG determines that reasonable suspicion exists that a licensed or otherwise regulated entity, such as a nurse or physician, may have violated their licensure or other regulatory standards, the Inspector General is required to report such suspicions to the appropriate regulatory agency.
