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Date: August 15, 2007

Health and Human Services Inspector General Resigns

AUSTIN – Brian Flood today resigned as the state’s Inspector General for Health and Human Services, where he has served since 2003. During this time, the Office of the Inspector General  recovered more than $1 billion and led fraud deterrence efforts that saved tens of millions more.

“The Office of the Inspector General has become a model for states across the nation,” Gov. Rick Perry said. “These accolades and accomplishments are a result of hard work and quality leadership and staff throughout the agency.”

The Inspector General’s findings helped provide the basis for an overhaul of child and adult protective services to better protect Texas’ most vulnerable individuals from abuse and neglect. In addition, the office has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for future monitoring of programs at the state level.

“The Inspector General plays an integral role in our efforts to use taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively,” said Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins. “As the first person appointed to this position, Brian had the added challenge of bringing together staff from our different agencies and strengthening our ability to detect and deter fraud, waste and abuse. These efforts have been very successful and have helped make Texas a model for preventing Medicaid fraud.”

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