AUDIT IDEAS

Vermont School Safety Center

Objective:

To determine whether the Vermont School Safety Center (VSSC) has established and implemented a robust and effective process to ensure school supervisory unions/districts are in compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., Act 29 of 2023) to adopt, review, update, and adequately train on high-quality All-Hazards EOPs.

Vermont State University Merger

Objective:

To determine whether the Vermont State University (VTSU) merger has achieved the planned administrative and operational efficiencies and cost savings outlined in the VSC transformation plan, particularly the goal of a $25 million structural deficit reduction.

Energy Efficiency Utility

Objective:

To determine whether the programs funded by the Vermont Energy Efficiency Utility (EEU), primarily implemented by Efficiency Vermont, are achieving the legislatively mandated goals of cost-effective energy savings for ratepayers and equitable participation across income levels and geographic areas in the state.

Department of Health Access

Objective:

To determine whether the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) has implemented an effective system to ensure Medicaid acts as the "payer of last resort" by accurately identifying, billing, and recovering payments from primary insurers (e.g., Medicare or private insurance) for "dual-eligible" members.

Act 250 Permitting Process

Objective:

To provide objective, measurable data on the efficiency, consistency, and financial impact of the Act 250 permitting process, with a focus on identifying regulatory bottlenecks that may be contributing to the state's housing crisis.

Vermont Department of Corrections

Objective:

To determine whether the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) has established and implemented an efficient and compliant process for authorizing, documenting, and managing employee overtime, and to evaluate whether management exercises adequate oversight to control costs and ensure appropriate staffing levels.

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