Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2505: Office of Medicaid Inspector General - Powers and duties

The Office of Medicaid Inspector General shall:

(1) Prevent, detect, and investigate fraud and abuse within the medical assistance program;

(2) Refer appropriate cases for criminal prosecution;

(3) Recover improperly expended medical assistance funds;

(4) Audit medical assistance program functions; and

(5) Establish a medical assistance fraud and abuse prevention program.