Corrective Action Planned: The Milwaukee Public School District, specifically the Department of Financial Planning and Budget Services, oversees important Medicaid compliance tasks like billing, quarterly reports, the finalization of the IEP Ratio, and annual reports. To avoid any future findings, the office is taking the following actions: First, the Department is working on better training and understanding of Medicaid compliance tasks. They've hired additional staff members to help review their procedures for Medicaid activities. This review will ensure that all necessary tasks and deadlines are clearly documented with instructions for completing each task. These materials will be updated annually and shared with District staff and third-party vendors, such as MJ Cares and PCG, to keep everyone informed on the required tasks and how to finish them correctly. Additionally, the Director of Financial Planning and Budget Services is focused on retaining knowledge and ensuring accountability for successful results. Staff members are being cross-trained within their department and are also collaborating with others, including the Office of Finance and the Office of Specialized Services. Department leaders will hold quarterly meetings with staff to make sure all Medicaid activities are carried out properly. the specific actions to be taken to eliminate or mitigate the recurrence of the finding.
Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Budget Director
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2025