Review of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Allegations Involving SC Mentor, a Private Provider for the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs

This review was requested by the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs for an independent review of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation at SC Mentor, a private provider of residential services for DDSN consumers. An analysis of incidents did not indicate systemic abuse towards consumers inasmuch as the majority of the ANE reporting system contained allegations more akin to staff/facility performance issues and the vast majority of all allegations were unsustained by independent investigations. In the future, DDSN should expand the level of detail in its ANE reporting, which currently only reports total allegations and sustained criminal incidents.

Efficiency in the Enrollment Process for the South Carolina Intellectual Disability and Related Disabilities Waiver Program

The Intellectual Disability and Related Disabilities waiver has had many changes over the years and has evolved into a robust service package that can be a significant help to individuals who wish to remain in the community or at home but would otherwise require institutional level care. Due to the limited amount of funds, it was necessary to create a waiting list for individuals who wish to participate in the ID/RD Waiver program. This project was undertaken to assess if there were practical steps that could be taken to assist in reducing the time and cost involved in the ID/RD Waiver enrollment process.

AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES REPORT ON CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF NURSING CARE SERVICES WITH STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The Medicaid Audits Section of the South Carolina Office of the State Auditor performs audits and reviews of cost reports filed by institutional providers of Medicaid services. These cost reports are used by the Health and Human Services Finance Commission to establish amounts to be paid to these providers for services provided to qualified Medicaid recipients. This report deals with A. Sam Karesh Long Term Care Nursing Facility in North Augusta, S.C.

BabyNet Program CONSOLIDATED Financial Activity Report

This is the state’s interagency BabyNet financial statement, depicting the BabyNet revenues and expenditures of: South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness, The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, The South Carolina Department of Mental Health, The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, The South Carolina Department of Social Services

BabyNet Program CONSOLIDATED Financial Activity Report For the Year Ended: June 30, 2014 (FY 2014)

This is the state’s interagency BabyNet financial statement, depicting the BabyNet revenues and expenditures of: South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness, The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, The South Carolina Department of Mental Health and The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

BabyNet Program CONSOLIDATED Financial Activity Report For the Year Ended: June 30, 2014 (FY 15)

This is the state’s interagency BabyNet financial statement, depicting the BabyNet revenues and expenditures of: South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness, The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, The South Carolina Department of Mental Health and The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Review of Program Integrity Operations At Six Managed Care Organizations Delivering Medicaid Services under a Contract with the South Carolina Department of Health & Human Services

The State contracted with six managed care organizations to deliver Medicaid managed care at an annual cost of $2.7 billion, representing 10% of the State’s annual budget, to 750,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in South Carolina. This review’s scope and objectives were: Test the six MCOs’ compliance and effective execution of the SCDHHS’s managed care contract “Section 11 - Program Integrity” focusing on the operational components of pre-payment review and post-payment review. Identify opportunities to improve SCDHHS’s biennial managed care contract, contract monitoring, and MCO compliance and effective execution of the contract.

Fiscal Year 2015-16 Accountability Report

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs reports to the Office of State Budget its annual accountability report that includes an executive summary, major accomplishments and a business overview.

2016 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION ANNUAL REPORT

Each year the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation publishes a report with summary of agency-related legislation passed, descriptions of each office, and yearly statistics.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT 1979-80

Each year the South Carolina State Hospital Commission submits an annual report to the General Assembly that contains the agency's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT 1980-81

Each year the South Carolina State Hospital Commission submits an annual report to the General Assembly that contains the agency's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT 1981-82

Each year the South Carolina State Hospital Commission submits an annual report to the General Assembly that contains the agency's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT 1982-83

Each year the South Carolina State Hospital Commission submits an annual report to the General Assembly that contains the agency's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT 1971-72

Each year the South Carolina State Hospital Commission submits an annual report to the General Assembly that contains the agency's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT 1972-73

Each year the South Carolina State Hospital Commission submits an annual report to the General Assembly that contains the agency's mission, objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures that show the degree to which objectives are being met.