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

This resolution requests Hawaii's Auditor to conduct biennial management and financial audits of Medicaid managed care organizations (contractors) that provide health insurance under the state's Medicaid program. It directly affects these contractors by requiring them to cooperate with audits assessing financial integrity, compliance with laws, and service quality. The audits aim to ensure public funds are used properly, beneficiaries receive quality care, and issues like overpayments or fraud are identified, with the first audit due within six months of July 2025 and reports submitted to the Governor and Legislature by 2027.