Fraud by program in North Dakota
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
Where to report fraud in North Dakota
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · North Dakota Office of Attorney General · 701-328-5446 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | ND Health and Human Services – Apply for Help (Fraud Hotline 701-328-2332 / dhseap@nd.gov for SNAP, TANF, CCAP, LIHEAP, BCAP) |
| Unemployment benefits | Job Service North Dakota – Report Unemployment 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 North Dakota
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
North Dakota law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
No qui tam false claims act. N.D.C.C. ch. 50-24.8 (Medicaid fraud civil liability) is enforced only by the AG's MFCU (§ 50-24.8-04); no private right of action or reporter share, only anti-retaliation relief (§ 50-24.8-08). MFCU created by the legislature in 2019; it does not accept anonymous complaints. Not listed on HHS-OIG's state FCA review page.
Estimate federal awards for your case with the calculator, or compare programs in WHIP vs the False Claims Act.
Latest announcements
| Date | Announcement | Program | Stage | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Fargo Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Money from the Social Security Administration | Social Security | Pleaded guilty | $52K |
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 1 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in North Dakota?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (North Dakota Office of 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 North Dakota pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general North Dakota whistleblower reward law. Federal programs apply: WHIP pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges, and the federal False Claims Act pays 15–30% of recoveries.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in North Dakota?
1 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 0 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- attorneygeneral.nd.gov/attorney-generals-office/medicaid-fraud
- ndlegis.gov/cencode/t50c24-8.pdf
- hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp
- jobsnd.com/unemployment-business-tax/report-unemployment-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)