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07/02/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Statement on Federal Decertification of the New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Statement on Federal Decertification of the New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
ALBANY, NEW YORK - The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has formally denied the recertification of the New York State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and suspended its federal funding effective July 1, 2026. According to HHS-OIG's findings, New York's MFCU-despite receiving roughly $60 million in federal funding each year and employing more than 270 staff-has repeatedly produced the lowest levels of criminal Medicaid fraud enforcement among large states.
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Action Details
- Date:July 2, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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