Ohio Council on Welfare Fraud

07/11/2025

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost indicted nine Medicaid providers on fraud charges for defrauding the program of $1.2 million.

Nine Medicaid providers were indicted on fraud charges after being accused of defrauding the government health care program, according to Ohio's attorney general.

07/09/2025

Shared from Lexis Lexis Risk Solutions
Big changes are ahead for SNAP and Social Services programs. Is your agency prepared?

Join the upcoming GovTech webinar — SNAP, Social Services and State Impact: What the Administration’s 2025 Agenda Means for Agencies — to get expert insights on what’s coming and how to adapt.

🎙️ Featured Speakers:
• Dawn Royal, Certified Welfare Fraud Investigator, Two-term Past President and Current Director of the United Council on Welfare Fraud
• Andrew McClenahan, Senior Director, Government Affairs, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
• Carole Hussey — Moderator | Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Learn how shifting federal priorities may impact your state’s eligibility systems, data integration, and program delivery—and what you can do now to stay ahead.

🗓️ Date: July 22, 2025
🕙 Time: 11AM PT / 2PM ET
Register here: https://splr.io/6049SLl1H
Don’t miss this timely discussion sponsored by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions.

Federal priorities for SNAP, Medicaid, and other social services are evolving--bringing new expectations around eligibility, oversight, and fraud prevention. Join this live webinar to learn what's changing, what it means for your agency, and how to prepare your systems and teams.

07/09/2025

Welcome to the official page for the Ohio Council on Welfare Fraud! We're dedicated to preventing, detecting, and combating welfare fraud across Ohio. Our mission is to ensure public assistance programs serve those truly in need and that taxpayer dollars are protected.

On this page, you'll find:
Updates on our efforts to fight welfare fraud.
Information on how to report suspected fraud in a confidential manner.
Resources to understand what constitutes welfare fraud and its impact.

Join us in promoting integrity and accountability in Ohio's welfare system. We encourage you to follow our page, share our posts, and be a part of the solution.