Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies Over $4.8 Million in Public Benefit Fraud in Q4 of FY25
August 22, 2025August 22, 2025
CONTACT:
Andrew Carden
(617) 631-5692
Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies
Over $4.8 Million in Public Benefit Fraud in Q4 of FY25
BOSTON – Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released the Bureau of Special
Investigations (BSI) quarter four 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 four, BSI investigated a total of 1,153 cases and there were overpayment
calculations in 143 cases with identified fraud. Further details regarding these 143 cases may
be found below.
Summary of Investigations Completed with Fraud Identified
• MassHealth/Medicaid $3,812,331
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) $690,138
• Personal Care Attendant (PCA) $145,638
• Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) $134,526
• Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) $23,179
• Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC) $8,568
Grand Total $4,814,380
“Public benefit fraud can impact the lives of everyday people across Massachusetts who rely on
these programs and services to access care or purchase food,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “That is
why the work of our fraud examiners is critical to help ensure these services and programs are
operating efficiently and reliably for all who need them.”
Andrew Carden
Director of Operations
Office of the State Auditor Diana DiZoglio
Massachusetts State House, Room 230
617-631-5692
Andrew.Carden@MassAuditor.gov
Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) FY2025 Fourth Quarter Report
