RD91 - Semi-Annual Report of the Office of the Inspector General for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services

  • Published: 2006
  • Author: Office of the Inspector General for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
  • Enabling Authority: Code of Virginia - § 37.2-425

Executive Summary:
The Office of the Inspector General for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (OIG) is pleased to submit this semiannual report of activities for the period ending on March 31, 2006. This report is issued in accordance with the provisions of Va. Code § 37.2-425, which specifies that the OIG report on the significant issues related to the administration of the publicly funded services system.

This semiannual report outlines the accomplishments of the OIG from October 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Information regarding the inspections conducted at state facilities and licensed community programs is included as well as summaries of OIG monitoring and review activities.

During the past six months, the OIG completed a statewide review of Community Residential Services for Adults with Mental Retardation operated by Community Services Boards (CSB) and private providers, a Systemic Review of State-Operated Training Centers, and a statewide Review of Virginia Community Services Board Mental Health Case Management Services for Adults. Additionally, the OIG finalized and released the report, Review of the Community Services Board Emergency Services Programs. A survey of these efforts is provided in this report. In order to better understand the effectiveness of the OIG in carrying out its mission, a Stakeholder Survey was conducted during this period.