NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Office of Inspector General is making recommendations for the New Orleans East Hospital’s credit card use procedures following the completion of a performance audit.
According to a report from the OIG, the audit was performed to evaluate if NOEH credit card transactions and uses were “business-related and allowed by law” and if purchases complied with hospital policies.
The OIG recommended ways for the NOEH to improve its credit card procedures based on two findings, including that 27% of chosen transactions at a total of $15,914 did not have written approval before being issued or used, and a log was not used to keep track of who had NOEH credit cards at what times.
Additionally, the OIG also highlighted two positive findings including, that NOEH purchases were business-related and allowed by law and chosen purchases had itemized receipts and documentation of their purpose.
Based on the results of the audit, the OIG made the following recommendations for the NOEH’s credit card procedures:
- “NOEH should provide training to employees to ensure compliance with policies concerning the issuance and use of NOEH credit cards.”
- “NOEH should maintain written logs for the issuance and return of each NOEH credit card in compliance with best practices.”
Read the OIG’s full report:
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