Almost 4 years and over $50k later, woman arrested, accused of welfare fraud A New York woman is accused of hiding her employment for nearly four years while collecting over $50,000 in SNAP benefits, raising questions about how someone with a valid Social Security number was able to avoid income reporting and eligibility checks for so long cbs6albany.com/news/local/sp… #cwfia #welfarefraud #EBT #EBTCARD #fraud #waste #abuse #CalFresh #CalWORKs #SIU #programintegrity #california #skimming #foodstamps #snap #USDA #ucowf #intercom #newsletter #skimmers #atm #GavinNewsom #sacramento @USDA_FNA @USDA @USCIS @CaliforniaDSS @CBS6Albany Keep up on our latest content, come and follow us! Newsletter, Press releases, Articles of Interest, Legislative proposals and updates.

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

700K SNAP findings and New USDA subpoenas underscore gap CWFIA has warned for years: no real-time applicant IEVS, only “pay and chase” Recent headlines highlighting hundreds of thousands of questionable SNAP cases identified through post-issuance data matching, combined with the USDA Office of Inspector General issuing subpoenas to multiple states, underscore a growing divide between federal oversight efforts and state-level resistance. For years, CWFIA has consistently raised concern that the system relies too heavily on retrospective detection instead of upfront prevention. Today’s process still depends largely on delayed or historical matching tools, rather than a real-time, integrated SNAP eligibility database within applicant IEVS. If eligibility were verified in real time at the point of application, many of the duplicate, deceased, or otherwise ineligible cases now being uncovered might never have been approved. Instead, agencies continue to operate within a “pay and chase” model, issuing benefits first and attempting to recover improper payments later. At the center of the current debate is California, which has not yet provided SNAP recipient data and is part of ongoing legal challenges citing privacy protections and restrictions under federal law. However, California (California Department of Social Services) also leads the nation in SNAP participation, meaning the currently cited 700,000 questionable cases may only represent a partial picture. As oversight efforts continue and access to additional state data evolves, the scope of identified issues could increase significantly. This raises an important question for policymakers and program administrators: Is the resistance truly about protecting SNAP recipient privacy, or is California trying to obscure the full scale of fraud within the SNAP program in California? Modernizing SNAP integrity shouldn’t require choosing between privacy and accountability. A real-time, applicant-level verification approach can achieve both, preventing improper payments at the front end while minimizing the need for large-scale data transfers after the fact. @USDA_FNA @OIGUSDA @CaliforniaDSS @USDA @TheJusticeDept usdaoig.oversight.gov/articl… #cwfia #welfarefraud #EBT #EBTCARD #fraud #waste #abuse #CalFresh #CalWORKs #SIU #programintegrity #california #skimming #foodstamps #snap #USDA #ucowf #intercom #newsletter #skimmers #atm #GavinNewsom #sacramento Keep up on our latest content, come and follow us! Newsletter, Press releases, Articles of Interest, Legislative proposals and updates.

New mobile app and security features announced for SNAP recipients @WLBT For years, CWFIA warned the California Department of Social Services (@CaliforniaDSS ) that EBT fraud prevention needed modern safeguards like default blocking of out-of-state EBT transactions, not lectures telling low-income families to “monitor their accounts better.” The result? More than $439 million stolen from California EBT accounts since 2021. Meanwhile, Mississippi moved faster by implementing security features that CWFIA has consistently advocated for, including default blocking of online and out-of-state transactions and enhanced account protections, reforms we also pushed during our recent Washington, D.C. meetings. Calling yourself the lead State when it comes to technology means little when other states are protecting vulnerable families first. wlbt.com/2026/06/08/new-mobi… #cwfia #welfarefraud #EBT #EBTCARD #fraud #waste #abuse #CalFresh #CalWORKs #SIU #programintegrity #california #skimming #foodstamps #snap #USDA #ucowf #intercom #newsletter #skimmers #atm #GavinNewsom #sacramento

Nearly 700K SNAP fraudsters found in cooperating states: USDA Secretary The recent reports of nearly 700,000 questionable SNAP cases identified through state data matching highlight a larger systemic issue: fraud prevention too often happens after benefits are issued instead of before eligibility is approved. For years, CWFIA has advocated for a true real-time SNAP eligibility database integrated directly into applicant IEVS, rather than relying primarily on delayed or historical data matches such as those referenced in the Perris reporting model. Had real-time applicant verification been implemented up front, many of these duplicate, deceased, or otherwise ineligible cases may never have been approved in the first place. This is exactly why CWFIA has consistently pushed back against the longstanding “pay and chase” approach, where agencies issue benefits first and attempt to recover improper payments later. Effective integrity systems should focus on prevention at the point of application, protecting taxpayer dollars while ensuring eligible families receive timely assistance without unnecessary delays. The conversation should not just be about finding fraud after the fact, but about modernizing eligibility systems so improper payments are prevented before they occur. #cwfia #welfarefraud #EBT #EBTCARD #fraud #waste #abuse #CalFresh #CalWORKs #SIU #programintegrity #california #skimming #foodstamps #snap #USDA #ucowf #intercom #newsletter #skimmers #atm #GavinNewsom #sacramento kfoxtv.com/news/nation-world… @KFOX14 @USDA_FNA @USDA @CaliforniaDSS @OIGatHHS

Better verification doesn't slow eligibility down. It speeds up legitimate applicants and flags the ones that actually need review. hubs.li/Q04hz3Nc0 #ProgramIntegrity #FraudDetection

Minnesota DHS is disenrolling providers by the thousands in the name of "program integrity." But where is the accountability for DHS leadership, Provider Enrollment staff, OIG staff, licensing officials, and Behavioral Health Administration leaders whose job was to oversee these programs in the first place? If providers failed oversight standards, why do the taxpayer-funded officials responsible for enrollment, monitoring, auditing, and enforcement continue collecting paychecks without similar scrutiny? Accountability should apply to government administrators too—not just providers. #Minnesota #DHS #Medicaid #ProgramIntegrity #Accountability

Good! Taxpayers shouldn't have to subsidize $830M in soda, candy, and energy drinks via SNAP. These waivers put nutrition back in the program and fight obesity/diabetes costs downstream in other taxpayer-funded programs. Kudos to the states stepping up with common-sense restrictions. #SNAP #ProgramIntegrity

At ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, @IDme participated in the session, "Autonomous, Human Government: CRM Built for the Mission," which showcased what modern enterprise eligibility looks like end-to-end. Together, @IDme, Servos, @Accenture, and @ServiceNow are partnering with states on an enterprise eligibility solution. @IDme ensures applicants are who they say they are—keeping fraud out while seamlessly letting eligible people in. This enables constituents to access benefits faster and more securely while allowing caseworkers to spend less time chasing fraud and more time serving families. It also gives states a path to modernize eligibility programs. New federal requirements under HR1 won't wait. States need to get serious about modernizing now—and @IDme is ready to help. #HHS #Medicaid #SNAP #ProgramIntegrity #PublicSector #IDme

USDA's new common-sense SNAP rule requiring retailers to stock actual food is a strong step toward restoring the program’s purpose: providing healthy food to eligible low-income households to supplement their grocery budgets. This shouldn't be controversial, but some on the Left are spreading fear and disinformation, including Big Soda. Opponents of the rule argue that it could create food deserts, but in reality, thousands of these “grocery stores” are actually gas stations, liquor stores, and smoke shops that accept EBT. Many stock only a few “qualifying” items, like a single shelf of chips and soda, while their main business is alcohol and tobacco. These retailers have high rates of trafficking, turning taxpayer food dollars into cash, beer, and cigarettes. Retailer trafficking alone costs taxpayers nearly $2 billion annually. The Trump administration is taking real action to fix this. By tightening standards on what counts as real food, they are realigning the program with its core mission: helping low-income households supplement their groceries with nutritious food, not subsidizing fraud at liquor and smoke shops. This is meaningful progress that puts taxpayers and the truly needy first. #foodstamps #SNAP #programintegrity #EBT #commonsense

🚨WA’s Adult Family Homes are vital for Medicaid long-term care many are dominated by foreign born immigrant nurse entrepreneurs filling staffing gaps. Good intent, but rapid growth in this decentralized sector has created serious fraud risks: overbilling, poor oversight, quality failures. OIG audits flag weak enforcement of 42 CFR 455 Subpart E screening, background checks & revalidation. Taxpayers & vulnerable residents deserve better gatekeeping not more “pay-and-chase.” #WashingtonMedicaid #AFHFraud #ProgramIntegrity

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is shifting Medicare and Medicaid program integrity from post-payment recovery (“pay and chase”) to AI-enabled pre-payment claims risk scoring. FY2025 metrics: • $5.7B suspicious payments blocked • $259.5M suspended (Minnesota) • Nationwide moratorium on new DMEPOS suppliers Operational shift: retrospective audit → predictive, real-time payment control. 🔗 cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea… #HealthPolicy #ProgramIntegrity

Our new tip sheet shows how agencies can implement H.R. 1 without adding operational burden. Download: splr.io/6016Qzgws #HR1 #ProgramIntegrity #SNAP #Medicaid #DigitalGovernment

Oversight matters. Ensuring eligibility and preventing misuse helps protect public trust in welfare programs. #ProgramIntegrity #RuleOfLaw

The initiative described represents a focused administrative effort to ensure the integrity of the H-1B visa program through enhanced fraud detection and inter-agency coordination. Enforcement of program rules is a standard function of immigration governance, aimed at protecting the framework's legal and procedural fairness. Such measures are part of a broader, ongoing dialogue regarding employment-based immigration, which balances the goals of attracting global talent, protecting domestic workers, and maintaining public trust in the system. The effectiveness of these efforts is typically assessed through their precision in addressing violations while minimizing unintended impacts on lawful applicants and U.S. employers who rely on the program. Adhoura Aks #adhouraaks #ImmigrationEnforcement #H1B #ProgramIntegrity #Governance #PolicyImplementation #LaborMarket #RuleOfLaw

The cited findings regarding irregularities in SNAP administration highlight the ongoing importance of rigorous oversight and verification processes in large-scale federal programs. Identifying and addressing cases of improper payments, including the misuse of deceased individuals' information or duplicate benefits, is a necessary function of responsible stewardship of public resources. When assessing such data, it is also valuable to consider the broader context: the SNAP program serves approximately 42 million participants, meaning the cited cases represent a small fraction of overall beneficiaries. All major social programs require continuous systems improvements to maintain integrity while ensuring vital support reaches eligible individuals and families facing food insecurity. Effective governance involves both safeguarding programs from fraud and preserving their core mission: providing a nutritional safety net for vulnerable households. Regular reviews, technological upgrades, and inter-agency cooperation are essential to achieving these dual objectives. Adhoura Aks #adhouraaks #SNAP #ProgramIntegrity #Governance #SocialSafetyNet #FraudPrevention #PublicPolicy #AdministrativeOversight

As #Shutdown conversations center on #FoodStamps expiring Nov 1st, someone HAS to be asking why the Supplemental Nutritrion Assistance Program has grown to over 41 million recipients (1,338%) while costs have grown over 40,020%! 😱 We MUST reform SNAP #ProgramIntegrity to eliminate #fraud, #waste, and #abuse for the program's future!🧐 #SNAP @HouseAgGOP @DOGE @GOPoversight @AEI @EPICforAmerica @A1Policy @RepublicanStudy

Is MN’s CCBHC model heading for a Housing Stabilization style mess? 🚨 Weak oversight revolving leadership “good optics” ≠ compliance. Investigate now—before dollars & trust are lost. #MNLeg #CCBHC #Accountability CCBHCs get a higher Federal PPS rate to deliver enhanced, specific services. Q: How is MNDHS verifying those services are actually delivered to qualify for that higher rate? Audits? Charts? Encounter data? Corrective actions? #MedicaidIntegrity Transparency check: Are PPS claims tied to documented care plans, timely assessments, care coordination, and 24/7 access—every time? If not, taxpayers and clients pay the price. #CCBHC #ProgramIntegrity Request to MNDHS: Publish CCBHC monitoring results—site reviews, error rates, recoupments, and any corrective action orders—by clinic and by year. Sunlight prevents scandal. #OpenGov #MNLeg Providers: If you’re getting PPS, show the work—encounter data, staffing coverage for required services, crisis access, and outcomes. No documentation = no higher rate. #Compliance #Medicaid Data request coming under the MN Government Data Practices Act: CCBHC PPS methodologies, audit tools, findings, refunds/recoupments, and communications with CMS. Minnesotans deserve proof, not press releases. #Transparency

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