12VAC30-90-120. Audit overview; scope of audit.
Article 11
Audits
A. Desk audits shall be performed to verify the completeness and accuracy of the cost report, and reasonableness of costs claimed for reimbursement. Field audits, as determined necessary by DMAS, shall be performed on the records of each participating provider to determine that costs included for reimbursement were accurately determined and reasonable, and do not exceed the ceilings or other reimbursement limitations established by DMAS.
B. The scope of the audit includes, but shall not be limited to: trial balance verification, analysis of fixed assets, schedule of assets, indebtedness, selected revenues, leases and the underlying cost of ownership, rentals and other contractual obligations, and costs to related organizations. The audit scope may also include various other analyses and studies relating to issues and questions unique to the NF and identified by DMAS. Census and related statistics, patient trust funds, and billing procedures are also subject to audit.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia and Item 319 (II) of Chapter 1073 of the 2000 Acts of Assembly.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR460-03-4.1940:1 Article 9, eff. October 1, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 16, eff. July 1, 1996; Volume 17, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 2001.