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2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30303 www.dph.ga.gov

January 2012

Inspector General
The DIG works with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Any DPH employee or private citizen may report fraud or abuse. Complaints should be forwarded to:
Office of Inspector General 2 Peachtree Street, NW 9th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 Or E-mail Reportdphfraud@dhr.state.ga.us
Office of Audits The Office of Audits is led by Deputy Inspector General Robert Gauspohl and is charged with: The DPH Office of Audits is responsible for both internal and external audits and reviews. This office conducts programmatic reviews/audits of programs within DPH as well.
The main function of the DPH Office of Audits is to perform, coordinate, monitor, and assist in all internal and external audits occurring at DPH. The office works with the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, all other auditors and DPH staff before, during and after an audit to ensure that they receive what they need to complete their work. In addition, the office receives and reviews dispositions audits/audit reports. Staff attends all entrance and exit conferences that pertain to an audit. They also help write, implement and follow-up on corrective actions as the result of an audit. Then, staff writes letters of agreement or disagreement related to audits or findings back to the initiating entity.
Any DPH employee or private citizen may report fraud or abuse. Complaints should be forwarded to: Office of Inspector General 2 Peachtree Street, NW 9th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 Or E-mail Reportdphfraud@dhr.state.ga.us
Program Integrity The Office of Program Integrity is led by Deputy Inspector General Ondray Jennings, and is charged with the responsibility of monitoring the utilization, habits and patterns of both consumers and providers in DPH programs. Program Integrity consists of both overt and covert operations. Program Integrity covers the entire State of Georgia Patterns of fraud and abuse by Vendors (WIC program) can include but are not limited to:
Paying cash for vouchers Not clearly marking prices Not located at address where registered for business Charging prices higher than those posted Selling outdated products Reporting sales greater than inventory Counterfeiting vouchers Patterns of Fraud and Abuse by clients (WIC program) can include but are not limited to: Sale, alteration, or counterfeiting Collusion with Vendors for services or supplies Providing incorrect information or allowing others to do so in order to obtain eligibility Failure to report changes which occur in income, living arrangements, or resources
Any DPH employee or private citizen may report fraud or abuse. Complaints should be forwarded to: Office of Inspector General 2 Peachtree Street, NW 9th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 Or E-mail Reportdphfraud@dhr.state.ga.us