S.B. 147: Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services Amendments

About this bill

Signed by the governor on March 17, 2026. This bill addresses oversight of the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services.

• Establishes the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services (office) as an office within the Department of Government Operations (department)
• Removes the office as an independent entity subject to Title 63H, Independent State Entities
• Amends the office's audit and other responsibilities
• Requires the office to submit a budget for the office to the department
• Requires the executive director of the department (executive director) to: establish performance metrics for the office; establish a process for employees and members of the public to report concerns to the executive director; report the concerns to an advisory board; and report to the advisory board on the office's performance based on performance metrics
• Requires the inspector general of Medicaid services (inspector general) to: submit an annual report to the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee; collaborate with the Office of the Legislative Auditor General; and present certain information at meetings of the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee and the Health and Human Services Interim Committee

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Luz Escamilla