Today, Attorney General Ford announced the federal OIG has recertified the office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, citing its strong record of effectiveness. Nevada ranked 1st among 11 similarly sized units with 75 fraud convictions over three years and recovered $18.5M in FY25.
ALT Heading: Attorney General Ford Announces Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Recertification, Federal Government Recognizes Nevada's Success in Combatting Fraud
Oct. 1, 2026
ALT Quote: “I am proud to see the dedicated public servants in my office’s MFCU get the recognition they deserve,” said Attorney General Ford. “Our MFCU repeatedly punches above its weight class to ensure Nevadans remain protected from fraudsters and scammers who would seek to defraud Nevada Medicaid. I am proud to work alongside them every day, and pleased that the Office of the Inspector General recognizes the tremendous work they are doing.”
Oct. 1, 2026