A chaotic two-year transition between contractors tasked with monitoring impaired Montana medical providers may have allowed some of those professionals to practice without oversight, a Legislative audit released Monday found . READ THE REPORT Download

The turmoil also undermined the trust of the dozens of nurses, doctors, dentists and pharmacists being monitored for substance use disorders and mental illnesses, the report said. Without a functional program to track and support those participants, state auditors warned of potential risks to public safety and liability for state licensing boards.

“The sudden transition and communication breakdowns fostered distrust and instability within the program. As the department refines its approach to overseeing contracts and managing medical

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