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Senate confirms Steven Anderson as Medicaid inspector general
Summary
The Kansas Senate confirmed Steven Anderson as inspector general for Medicaid after public remarks highlighting his law-enforcement background and prior record of identifying waste; the appointment passed with 38 votes in favor and 2 opposed.
The Kansas Senate confirmed the reappointment of Steven Anderson as inspector general for Medicaid, the office the attorney general fills. The confirmation carried by recorded vote: 38 in favor and 2 opposed.
Senator Gausage rose during consideration to endorse Anderson, describing his background in fraud investigation and noting prior confirmation in 2021 by a 40–0 vote. Gausage cited figures from recent reports and said Anderson’s office has identified “nearly $300,000,000 in wasteful spending.” He urged confirmation based on Anderson’s investigative record.
Majority Leader Blasey moved that the appointment be confirmed as recommended by the committee on public health and welfare. The Senate subsequently took the roll call and the clerk announced that 38 senators voted in favor and 2 opposed, after which the appointments were declared confirmed.
The appointment will place Anderson in the inspector-general role for Medicaid oversight; the transcript records proponents noting his prior federal and state law enforcement experience and the office—ommittee—ndorsement.
