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OIG Finds Connecticut DDS Failed to Monitor HCBS Waiver Compliance for Home Support Services
The HHS Office of Inspector General found that Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services did not ensure providers of individualized home support services fully complied with federal waiver requirements and state health and safety standards. The audit identified gaps in state oversight, including inadequate monitoring of service delivery, health and safety protocols, and provider compliance with waiver terms. OIG recommended that Connecticut strengthen oversight mechanisms to ensure providers meet federal Home and Community-Based Services waiver requirements. The findings highlight enforcement gaps that could affect beneficiary health and safety and federal waiver compliance.
Why it mattersState Medicaid agencies operating HCBS waivers must demonstrate effective oversight systems to maintain federal approval and funding — this OIG finding signals potential compliance risks for states with similar monitoring gaps.