Fraud by program in New York
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 30 | New York Medicaid cases |
| PPP/EIDL | 25 | New York PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 23 | New York Medicare cases |
| Unemployment | 14 | New York Unemployment cases |
| Social Security | 10 | New York Social Security cases |
| Other federal program | 9 | |
| TRICARE | 4 | All TRICARE cases |
| SNAP | 4 | All SNAP cases |
| Student aid | 2 | All Student aid cases |
| Housing | 1 | All Housing cases |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
Where to report fraud in New York
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · New York State Office of the Attorney General · (212) 417-5300 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | NYS OTDA – Reporting Welfare Fraud (cash assistance, SNAP, HEAP) |
| Unemployment benefits | NYS Department of Labor – Report Fraud |
| Medicare and other HHS programs | HHS-OIG · 1-800-HHS-TIPS |
| Any WHIP-covered federal program, if you want a reward | America.gov/fraud (how to submit) |
Whistleblower rewards in New York
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| New York False Claims Act Covers All state and local government funds, including tax claims (tax claims only where defendant's net income or sales ≥ $1 million in a taxable year and damages pleaded > $350,000, § 189(4)) | 15–25% if the state/local government intervenes or converts the action (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if not | N.Y. State Finance Law §§ 187–194 (relator share at § 190(6)) |
| Tax qui tam under the New York False Claims Act | Whistleblowers may bring qui tam suits over state/local tax fraud and share in recoveries on the same 15–25% / 25–30% scale, but only if the defendant's net income or sales are at least $1 million for a taxable year at issue and damages pleaded exceed $350,000 | N.Y. State Finance Law § 189(4) |
| Federal WHIP | $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges | DOJ terms |
| Federal False Claims Act | 15–25% of the recovery if the government intervenes; 25–30% if not | 31 U.S.C. § 3730(d) |
One of the few state FCAs that expressly covers tax fraud (with income/damages thresholds); also covers local-government funds. HHS-OIG approved the act 1/25/2019. MFCU phone is the number the AG lists for the MFCU (NYC office); the AG also publicizes its general line 1-800-771-7755.
Estimate federal awards for your case with the calculator, or compare programs in WHIP vs the False Claims Act.
Latest announcements
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases, classified by WHIP Reward. Each row is one press release; the same case can appear at several stages, so amounts should not be added. Charged cases are allegations. Search all 109 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in New York?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (New York State Office of the Attorney General), or to the HHS Office of Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS. To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, also submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.
Does New York pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the New York False Claims Act (N.Y. State Finance Law §§ 187–194 (relator share at § 190(6))), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the state/local government intervenes or converts the action (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if not. New York also has: Tax qui tam under the New York False Claims Act (Whistleblowers may bring qui tam suits over state/local tax fraud and share in recoveries on the same 15–25% / 25–30% scale, but only if the defendant's net income or sales are at least $1 million for a taxable year at issue and damages pleaded exceed $350,000). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in New York?
109 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 27 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/STF/190
- nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/STF/189
- ag.ny.gov/medicaid-fraud-complaint
- ag.ny.gov/complaints-other-agencies
- ag.ny.gov/about/about-office/criminal-justice-division
- dol.ny.gov/report-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)