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SR 216

A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the medical assistance programs of the Commonwealth and provide a report to the General Assembly.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michele Brooks and 7 co-sponsors

Legislature directs budget committee to audit Pennsylvania's medical assistance programs and report findings to General Assembly.

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Bill Summary · SR 216

Legislative bill overview

SR 216 is a resolution that directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive audit of the state's medical assistance programs and submit findings to the General Assembly. The resolution does not create new law but rather instructs an existing legislative committee to investigate and report on how these programs operate and are managed.

Why is this important

Medical assistance programs represent significant state spending and serve vulnerable populations including low-income individuals, elderly residents, and disabled persons. An audit can identify inefficiencies, waste, fraud, or program gaps that affect both fiscal responsibility and service delivery to beneficiaries.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and cost - The breadth of the audit could be disputed; comprehensive audits are resource-intensive and may take considerable time to complete
  • Political motivation - The bipartisan sponsorship suggests broad support, but audits of social programs can be contentious if perceived as preliminary to benefit reductions versus genuine efficiency improvement
  • Implementation timeline - The resolution doesn't specify deadlines, leaving unclear when the General Assembly will receive results and whether findings will be actionable

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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