Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Inspector General -- AUDIT

"Audit of Administrative Costs - Parts A and B and Railroad Retirement Board Provisions of the Medicare Program - Travelers Insurance Company," (A-01-96-00508)

March 27, 1996

Complete Text of Report is available in PDF format (2.02 MB). Copies can also be obtained by contacting the Office of Public Affairs at 202-619-1343.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This report presents the results of the certified public accounting firm, Tichenor & Associates' audit of costs claimed on Travelers final administrative cost proposals for Parts A and B and the Railroad Retirement Board provisions of the Medicare program for Fiscal Years 1990 through 1993. The report recommends a financial adjustment of $2,803,620 for inappropriate costs claimed.