| DMH Compliance, Privacy, and Audit Services (CPAS) is to operate independently in a manner consistent with the requirements of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Civil Rights, and the California Department of Health Care Services.
CPAS is responsible for promoting the highest ethical behaviors within DMH, Office of the Public Guardian, and within the community of the Department’s contractors and stakeholders.
CPAS is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and County statutes, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures and to effectively identify and stop fraud, waste, and abuse.
CPAS is also responsible for: -
Protecting the privacy of the DMH’s clients by ensuring compliance with privacy rules and regulations and by ensuring our Business Associates are aware of their responsibilities for protecting DMH clients’ privacy through review and approval of contract agreements.
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Recovering funds for exceptions found in audits, reviews, investigations, and inspections.
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Providing complete and timely information to the DMH Executive Management Team regarding the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Departmental programs. |
