Press Release  Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies Over $2 Million in Public Benefit Fraud in Q2 of FY25

Boston — Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released the Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) quarter two report. The report summarizes BSI’s work and initiatives to help make government work better by investigating fraud, abuse, and illegal acts involving public assistance benefits throughout the Commonwealth.

For quarter two, BSI investigated a total of 971 cases and there were overpayment calculations in 153 cases with identified fraud.  Further details regarding these 153 cases may be found below.

Summary of Investigations Completed with Fraud Identified

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)                   $1,239,688
• Medicaid                                                                                               $536,800
• Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)  $156,397
• Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)                             $75,341
• Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC)  $31,789
• Personal Care Attendant (PCA)                                                         $1,706
  
  Grand Total                                                                                          $2,041,723

“When public benefits fraud occurs, it impacts the lives of everyday people across the Commonwealth who depend on these programs and services to purchase food or access care,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “That’s why the work of our fraud examiners is critical to help ensure these programs and services are operating efficiently and reliably for everyone who needs them.”

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