Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies Over $4.4 Million in Public Benefit Fraud
March 13, 2026March 13, 2026
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Alysha Palumbo Garvin
617-939-8923
Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies
Over $4.4 Million in Public Benefit Fraud
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.”
Andrew Carden
Director of Operations
Office of the State Auditor Diana DiZoglio
Massachusetts State House, Room 230
617-631-5692
Andrew.Carden@MassAuditor.gov
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