Fraud by program in Oklahoma
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 6 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 3 | All Medicare cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
| Child care | 1 | All Child care cases |
| Child nutrition | 1 | All Child nutrition cases |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
Where to report fraud in Oklahoma
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General · (405) 522-2963 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Oklahoma Human Services – Office of Inspector General (welfare fraud hotline 1-800-784-5887) |
| Unemployment benefits | Oklahoma Employment Security Commission – Report & Prevent 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 Oklahoma
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Medicaid False Claims Act Covers Medicaid / health care only | 15–25% if the State proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if not | 63 Okla. Stat. §§ 5053–5053.7 (relator share at § 5053.4) |
| 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) |
Qui tam limited to Medicaid. § 5053.4 last amended by Laws 2016, SB 1515 (eff. 11/1/2016); HHS-OIG approved the act 6/6/2017. SoonerCare member fraud goes to OHCA (oklahoma.gov/ohca/contact-us/report-suspected-fraud.html).
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 12 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Oklahoma?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Oklahoma Medicaid False Claims Act (63 Okla. Stat. §§ 5053–5053.7 (relator share at § 5053.4)), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the State proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if not. Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Oklahoma?
12 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 3 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- oscn.net/applications/oscn/Index.asp
- oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp
- oklahoma.gov/oag/about/divisions/mfcu.html
- oklahoma.gov/ohca/contact-us/report-suspected-fraud.html
- oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/rptfraud.html
- oklahoma.gov/oesc/individuals/fraud.html
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)