Medicare Financial Management Manual (Pub. 100-06), Ch. 2 § 190.2
Performance of Audits - (Rev. 2, 08-30-02)
190.2 - Performance of Audits - (Rev. 2, 08-30-02)
A1-1502, B1-4502
As soon as practicable after the receipt of the intermediary's final cost proposal following
the close of the intermediary's accounting year, the Department of Health and Human
Services Audit Agency will make an audit of the books of accounts and records
pertaining to the health insurance program. Intermediaries will be notified in advance of a
scheduled audit. Negotiations on a final determination of the allowable cost of
administering the agreement shall be undertaken as rapidly as possible after receipt of the
final cost proposal and completion of the audit.