Among all of the public money that federal healthcare watchdogs are trying to follow is a lot that will continue to be devoted to marketplaces and tax credits.
In its semiannual report to Congress, OIG says it focused on "core risk areas" associated with the marketplaces, including eligibility systems, payment accuracy, contractor oversight, and data security.
"We have completed significant aspects of data collection for some audits and evaluations, and resulting reports will offer recommendations to address vulnerabilities and better ensure marketplaces operate efficiently and effectively," OIG officials wrote in the report.
Over the six months, which included the HIX open enrollment period, OIG officials said they worked with federal and state law enforcement to monitor the marketplaces for fraud.
OIG also found vulnerabilities in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services oversight of the contractors that administer more than a half trillion dollars in benefits each year.
"Reports generated during this reporting cycle identified Medicare administrative contractor performance shortcomings and highlighted issues that limit CMS's ability to effectively oversee Part C and Part D contractors," the report said.
HHS is also struggling with grants oversight and management, the report said, particularly the Child Care and Development Block Grant, which provides financial assistance for child care for approximately 1.6 million children each month.