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26 Jun 2023
The OIG’s mission is to prevent, detect and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct in the Illinois Medicaid system.
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We’re grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Attorney General’s Office on this case. HFS OIG will continue working to protect program integrity and make sure Illinois public funds are responsibly managed. #OIG #Medicaid #ProgramIntegrity
Jun 11
Felony charges have been filed against an Oak Park woman who allegedly defrauded the state out of more than $30,000 in childcare assistance funds by claiming her father was taking care of her children when he was actually living in a long-term care facility.
Read more: wgntv.com/news/oak-park/oak-…
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HFS OIG is proud to have referred this matter to the AG’s Office for prosecution. We value our collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office and remain committed to protecting the program’s integrity and ensuring responsible use of public funds.
Abuse of this important program is unacceptable, and I appreciate our continued collaboration with the @ILDHFS as we seek to hold these individuals accountable: tinyurl.com/ytjtk7pr
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📢 We’re Hiring!
Join HFS OIG as a Long-Term Care Resource Analyst!
📍 Location: Springfield
✅ Top-tier benefits
✅ Career growth
✅ Be part of something bigger
If you’re organized, proactive & ready to make an impact, apply now: illinois.jobs2web.com/job-in…
#Hiring #IllinoisJobs
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🌟HFS OIG is Hiring: Asst Bureau Chief-Fraud Science & Technology
📍Location: Springfield
Lead data‑driven efforts to prevent & detect fraud, direct teams, enhance analytics, & collaborate with partners.
🔗Apply now: illinois.jobs2web.com/job-in…
#Hiring #IllinoisJobs
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Thank you Ula for volunteering your time and expertise to mentor! This program empowers the next generation of women leaders, building confidence, one experience at a time.
Girls Lead means helping girls learn to lead! Payton joined @ILDHFS Investigations Supervisor Ula for a leadership meeting—learning skills we need at every age!
Amazing work, Payton!
ALT Payton and Ula smile for a photo in front of the Illinois flag.
ALT Payton and Ula sit at the head of the table during a leadership training session.
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We are committed to ensure programs allowing people with disabilities to continue to live in their homes are safeguarded from fraud & abuse. To that end, OIG investigations led to 6 recent indictments for Vendor Fraud, Theft & Forgery. All presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Natasha Thorpe pled guilty to recipient fraud after failing to report her husband’s employment. She received 24 months of probation, $2,024 in fines, and must repay $48,047. Kudos OIG investigators whose diligent work helped protect IL tax dollars and uphold program integrity.
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Melvin Brooks pled guilty to Class 1 Vendor Fraud.
*Submitted false timesheets while working another job
*Over $57K in improper Medicaid payments
*Received 4 years’ felony probation and must pay restitution
Kudos to OIG investigators for their work leading to this MFCU referral.
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Grand Jury indicted Abanob George for alleged falsified transportation mileage reimbursement reports. Charges: Managed Health Care Fraud and two counts of Theft. Investigated by HFS OIG; referred to IL AG. Charges are allegations; Defendant presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Antonio Clay, former owner of Clay Transportation, pled guilty to Medicaid vendor fraud.
· Filed false transportation claims from 2018–2022
· Received over $179K for services not provided
· Repaid $40K to date
· Sentencing July 2
· HFS OIG referred case to the IL AG’s Office
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Three HFS OIG team members were AIG certified at the March 2026 AIG Training Conference in Jacksonville, FL—gaining new skills and building professional connections. Our Chief Legal Counsel also served as an instructor, leading two accreditation sessions. #HFSOIG #AIGConference
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📢 We’re Hiring!
Join HFS OIG as a Long-Term Care Resource Analyst!
📍 Location: Springfield
✅ Top-tier benefits
✅ Career growth
✅ Be part of something bigger
If you’re organized, proactive & ready to make an impact, apply now: illinois.jobs2web.com/job-in…
#HFSOIG #NowHiring
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April is Medicaid Awareness Month!
HFS OIG works every day to protect the integrity of Illinois’ Medicaid program by preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
Report Medicaid fraud at 1‑844‑453‑7283 or hfs.illinois.gov/oig/reportf…
#MedicaidAwarenessMonth #HFSOIG
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🌟We’re Hiring: Attorneys (3 vacancies)
📍Location: Chicago
HFS OIG is hiring 3 Attorneys to help strengthen oversight of Illinois Medicaid.
✔️Flexible schedules
✔️Great benefits
✔️Career growth
Apply: illinois.jobs2web.com/job-in…
#IllinoisJobs #AttorneyJobs
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📢 HFS OIG is hiring Auditor Trainees!
📍 Location: Chicago
🚨4 open positions
✅ Career growth
✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Great benefits
After 12 months, Trainees can promote to Program Integrity Auditor I.
Apply today! illinois.jobs2web.com/job-in…
#IllinoisJobs #HFSOIG
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🚨 We’re Hiring!
Join HFS OIG as an Administrative Assistant I.
📍 Location: Chicago
✅ Career growth
✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Great benefits
If you’re organized, proactive & ready to make an impact, apply now: illinois.jobs2web.com/job-in…
#HFSOIG #NowHiring
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🚨 Guilty Pleas🚨
Hannah Harris for State Benefits Fraud
Cynthia Carter for Vendor Fraud
✅ Total restitution: Over $99K
Protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring Illinois Medicaid integrity.
Thanks to our investigators for their hard work!
Report fraud: Call 1-844-ILFRAUD #HFSOIG
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HFS OIG’s New Provider Verification (NPV) Unit FY2025 accomplishments:
· 2,394 provider applications reviewed
· 444 on-site reviews performed
· 453 high-risk providers monitored
For more information: hfs.illinois.gov/oig/annualr…
#HFSOIG #MedicaidIntegrity
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We're Hiring: Audit Supervisor
📍 Location: Chicago
Join HFS OIG and help protect Illinois’ Medicaid program by preventing fraud, waste & abuse.
💼 Great benefits
📈 Career growth
💡 Make an impact
Apply: illinois.jobs2web.com/job-in….
#IllinoisJobs #AuditSupervisor
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HFS OIG Office of Counsel to the Inspector General FY2025 Highlights
· 229 administrative actions filed
· 31 payment withholds against providers
· Total financial impact: $1.6M
Full report: hfs.illinois.gov/oig/annualr…
#HFSOIG #ProgramIntegrity
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