Chair considers fraud-study subcommittee to supplement DHHS oversight

Chair Pearson told members he is weighing creation of a study subcommittee to provide additional review and recommendations on fraud, waste and abuse matters that intersect with DHHS operations. He said he had discussed the possibility with the governor, the DHHS commissioner and his ranking member and wanted a week or two to gather input before firming up membership and scope.

Pearson said the subcommittee would not necessarily be a voting body of outside members but could include nonvoting participants to provide expertise. He asked members to email suggestions for volunteers and signalled the group could do intensive work after the September primaries and through the fall.

No formal vote or membership decision occurred at the meeting; the chair requested volunteers and left next steps open for upcoming meetings.