What is HUD OIG investigation?

In general, we focus our investigations into possible violations of federal, state and local laws or regulations in the administration of HUD programs and activities, or misconduct on the part of HUD employees and/or the recipients of HUD funds. Common fraud schemes seen in HUD programs may be found here.

What is OIG responsible for?

Since its 1976 establishment, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has been at the forefront of the Nation’s efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse and to improving the efficiency of Medicare, Medicaid and more than 100 other Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) programs.

What is the HHSC OIG?

In 2003, the 78th Texas Legislature created the Office of Inspector General to strengthen the Health and Human Services Commission’s capacity to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in publicly funded state-run Health and Human Services programs.

What you should do in an OIG investigation?

Documentation Audits.

What can OIG investigate?

The OIG investigates a variety of situations that may be considered fraud. Examples include when an individual: Conceals work activity while receiving disability benefits Receives Social Security Benefits for a child not under their care Fails to notify SSA of the death of a beneficiary and continues to receive and cash the checks of the deceased

How to report HUD fraud?

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What is an OIG investigation?

What is an OIG investigation? Congress established the USPS OIG as an independent and objective unit within the Postal Service to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and misconduct. The role of investigations is to receive and investigate complaints or information concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting a violation of law