Fraud by program in Ohio
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 12 | Ohio PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicaid | 5 | All Medicaid cases |
| Medicare | 5 | All Medicare cases |
| Unemployment | 4 | All Unemployment cases |
| Other federal program | 3 | |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
| Student aid | 1 | All Student aid cases |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
Where to report fraud in Ohio
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Ohio Attorney General (Health Care Fraud Section) · 614-466-0722 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Report Fraud (food assistance, cash assistance, child care, unemployment) |
| Unemployment benefits | Department of Labor OIG hotline |
| 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 Ohio
| 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) |
Ohio law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
Ohio has no qui tam false claims act. Pending bills SB 72 and HB 976 (136th General Assembly, 'Regards filing false claims with the state') would create one; as of Oct 2026 SB 72 is still in Senate committee and HB 976 is only introduced. Not listed on HHS-OIG's state FCA review page. ODJFS's single Report Fraud page also covers unemployment fraud (same agency), so no separate UI entry.
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 25 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Ohio?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Ohio Attorney General (Health Care Fraud Section)), 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 Ohio pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general Ohio 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 Ohio?
25 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 9 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/Service-Divisions/Health-Care-Fraud/Report-Medicaid-Fraud
- ohioattorneygeneral.gov/FAQ/Health-Care-Fraud-FAQs
- ohiosenate.gov/legislation/136/sb72
- ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb976
- jfs.ohio.gov/help-center/fraud/report-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)