THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 Page 3 Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies Over $2.5 Million in Public Benefit Fraud in Q1 of FY25 B OSTON — State Auditor Diana DiZoglio this week released the Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) quarter one 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 benefi ts throughout the Commonwealth. For quarter one, BSI investigated a total of 814 cases and received overpayment calculations in 207 cases with identifi ed fraud. Further details regarding these 207 cases may be found below. “For many residents across the Commonwealth, public benefi t programs provide access to everyday essential items, such as food and medical supplies,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “Through the eff orts of our fraud examiners, we continue to help ensure public benefi t programs operate with transparency, accountability, and equity. Our offi ce will continue to work to ensure taxpayer dollars are used eff ectively and that resources are available to those who truly need and qualify for them.” Summary of Investigations Completed with Fraud Identified Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Medicaid $1,528,615.00 $568,517.13 Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) $307,324.63 Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) $112,787.47 Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC) Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Grand Total $28,392.66 $3,719.10 $2,549,324.63 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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