New York’s Medicaid director ‘can’t commit’ to turning over fraud risk reports

New York’s Medicaid director has refused to provide fraud risk assessment reports to Congress, despite repeated requests from the investigating committee. This delay comes amid ongoing scrutiny over the program's controls and potential mismanagement. The withholding of these documents could hinder Congress’s ability to assess the effectiveness of the state’s fraud prevention measures, raising concerns about oversight and transparency. This situation underscores the challenges lawmakers face in holding state agencies accountable for federal funding programs.