Office of Inspector General - HFS

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

The OIG’s mission is to prevent, detect and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct in the Illinois Medicaid system.

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

HFS OIG’s FY27-29 Strategic Plan is here!
Four priorities, 13 goals, and 62 projects focused on safeguarding Illinois’ Medicaid and benefit programs—grounded in accountability and impact.
Full details: https://t.co/Ls550IcaYI
#Medicaid #OIG #ProgramIntegrity

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

We value our strong partnership with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. HFS OIG investigated and referred many of the individuals charged in this takedown, reflecting the impact of our collaborative efforts to protect the Medicaid program.

[Illinois Attorney General @ILAttyGeneral]

We will not tolerate abuses of these lifesaving programs: https://t.co/gfNotDIDbj

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

🌟 Now Hiring: Health Care Standards Administrator (Peer Review Manager)🌟
HFS OIG seeks an experienced RN to lead the Health Care Standards/Peer Review team.
📍 Location: Springfield
Apply ➡️ https://t.co/0CK98dqKhA
#IllinoisJobs #OIG #NowHiring

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

🌟HFS OIG Referral Leads to Charges in Alleged $100K Medicaid Fraud Case
HFS OIG remains committed to protecting Medicaid resources and values its collaboration with the IL AG’s Office in ensuring accountability.
Read more: https://t.co/Me7DyUbkOm
#Medicaid #ProgramIntegrity #OIG

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

HFS OIG is proud of our work with the Attorney General’s Office leading to this indictment!

[Illinois Attorney General @ILAttyGeneral]

Abuse of the state’s Supported Employment Program will not be tolerated. I appreciate our continued collaboration with @ILDHFS as we seek to hold these individuals accountable: https://t.co/j2ts9iAg9y

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

We’re grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Attorney General’s Office on this case. HFS OIG will continue working to protect program integrity and make sure Illinois public funds are responsibly managed. #OIG #Medicaid #ProgramIntegrity

[WGN TV News @WGNNews]

Felony charges have been filed against an Oak Park woman who allegedly defrauded the state out of more than $30,000 in childcare assistance funds by claiming her father was taking care of her children when he was actually living in a long-term care facility.

Read more: https://t.co/FU5wORXYBn

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

HFS OIG is proud to have referred this matter to the AG’s Office for prosecution. We value our collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office and remain committed to protecting the program’s integrity and ensuring responsible use of public funds.

[Illinois Attorney General @ILAttyGeneral]

Abuse of this important program is unacceptable, and I appreciate our continued collaboration with the @ILDHFS as we seek to hold these individuals accountable: https://t.co/nSfZQTLNnE

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

📢 We’re Hiring!
Join HFS OIG as a Long-Term Care Resource Analyst!
📍 Location: Springfield
✅ Top-tier benefits
✅ Career growth
✅ Be part of something bigger
If you’re organized, proactive & ready to make an impact, apply now: https://t.co/AGer9obiGT
#Hiring #IllinoisJobs

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

🌟HFS OIG is Hiring: Asst Bureau Chief-Fraud Science & Technology
📍Location: Springfield
Lead data‑driven efforts to prevent & detect fraud, direct teams, enhance analytics, & collaborate with partners.
🔗Apply now: https://t.co/clHS9SmRnk
#Hiring #IllinoisJobs

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

Thank you Ula for volunteering your time and expertise to mentor! This program empowers the next generation of women leaders, building confidence, one experience at a time.

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

Girls Lead means helping girls learn to lead! Payton joined @ILDHFS Investigations Supervisor Ula for a leadership meeting—learning skills we need at every age!

Amazing work, Payton!

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

We are committed to ensure programs allowing people with disabilities to continue to live in their homes are safeguarded from fraud & abuse. To that end, OIG investigations led to 6 recent indictments for Vendor Fraud, Theft & Forgery. All presumed innocent until proven guilty.

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

Natasha Thorpe pled guilty to recipient fraud after failing to report her husband’s employment. She received 24 months of probation, $2,024 in fines, and must repay $48,047. Kudos OIG investigators whose diligent work helped protect IL tax dollars and uphold program integrity.

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

Melvin Brooks pled guilty to Class 1 Vendor Fraud.
*Submitted false timesheets while working another job
*Over $57K in improper Medicaid payments
*Received 4 years’ felony probation and must pay restitution
Kudos to OIG investigators for their work leading to this MFCU referral.

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

Grand Jury indicted Abanob George for alleged falsified transportation mileage reimbursement reports. Charges: Managed Health Care Fraud and two counts of Theft. Investigated by HFS OIG; referred to IL AG. Charges are allegations; Defendant presumed innocent until proven guilty.

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

Antonio Clay, former owner of Clay Transportation, pled guilty to Medicaid vendor fraud.
· Filed false transportation claims from 2018–2022
· Received over $179K for services not provided
· Repaid $40K to date
· Sentencing July 2
· HFS OIG referred case to the IL AG’s Office

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

Three HFS OIG team members were AIG certified at the March 2026 AIG Training Conference in Jacksonville, FL—gaining new skills and building professional connections. Our Chief Legal Counsel also served as an instructor, leading two accreditation sessions. #HFSOIG #AIGConference

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

📢 We’re Hiring!
Join HFS OIG as a Long-Term Care Resource Analyst!
📍 Location: Springfield
✅ Top-tier benefits
✅ Career growth
✅ Be part of something bigger
If you’re organized, proactive & ready to make an impact, apply now: https://t.co/bxbpZVy4Bn
#HFSOIG #NowHiring

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

April is Medicaid Awareness Month!
HFS OIG works every day to protect the integrity of Illinois’ Medicaid program by preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
Report Medicaid fraud at 1‑844‑453‑7283 or https://t.co/p6AaCwUVS1
#MedicaidAwarenessMonth #HFSOIG

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

🌟We’re Hiring: Attorneys (3 vacancies)
📍Location: Chicago
HFS OIG is hiring 3 Attorneys to help strengthen oversight of Illinois Medicaid.
✔️Flexible schedules
✔️Great benefits
✔️Career growth
Apply: https://t.co/951klVJNia
#IllinoisJobs #AttorneyJobs

[Office of Inspector General - HFS @HFSOIG]

📢 HFS OIG is hiring Auditor Trainees!
📍 Location: Chicago
🚨4 open positions
✅ Career growth
✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Great benefits
After 12 months, Trainees can promote to Program Integrity Auditor I.
Apply today! https://t.co/p87alcKvS7
#IllinoisJobs #HFSOIG