Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio announces over $4.4 million in benefits fraud; here is the breakdown

BOSTON – Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released a Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) report examining the periods of July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, and October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. 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.

During these periods, BSI investigated a total of 1,847 cases and there were overpayment calculations in 317 cases with identified fraud.  Further details regarding these 317 cases may be found below.

Summary of Investigations Completed with Fraud Identified

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)              $2,482,378
• MassHealth/Medicaid                                                                         $1,717,084
• Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)         $144,664
• Personal Care Attendant (PCA)                                                  $88,962
• Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC)         $30,572
• Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)                                $22,442

Grand Total                                                                                       $4,486,102

“Fraud affects everyday Massachusetts residents who depend on these programs to obtain healthcare or put food on the table,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “This makes the work of our fraud examiners essential in ensuring programs operate efficiently, reliably, and as intended for those who truly need them.”