Since our prior reports, the program has taken actions to address our recommendations, including simplifying the application process to recruit more providers, contracting with a private firm to monitor provider performance, and developing new client needs assessment, prior authorization reviews, and provider rate setting processes.
However, the program has made limited progress in providing more cost-effective services that better meet client needs. The program has made little progress in moving clients to community employment and less restrictive settings. In addition, there are continuing problems in community service planning and accountability systems that need to be addressed.

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Report 00-17
Disabilities Groups Should Improve Coordination, But Duplication of Activities Appears to Be Low
Report 05-39 July 2005
Progress Report: Developmental Disabilities Program Takes Steps to Improve Medicaid Waiver Systems and Controls
Report 02-18 March 2002
Legislative Options to Control Rising Developmental Disabilities Costs
Report 02-09 February 2002

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