Investigates Public Assistance cases where fraud is suspected. Investigations are conducted to ensure that Public Assistance benefits are received by only those individuals who are eligible and that they receive the correct amount.

Offers crime prevention and safety programs in the areas of: fraud protection, child abuse prevention, juvenile delinquency prevention.

Investigates consumer complaints, white collar crimes, and the fraudulent use of Department of Job and Family Services programs in Greene County.

Investigates suspected food stamp fraud of grocery store vendors and others. Does not handle complaints about food stamp cards. Does not accept applications for food stamps.

Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud regarding services provided by this agency such as: Ohio Works First (OWF), Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Childcare Assistance, and/or Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC). Can provide assistance and guidance in regard to identity theft for those who suspect that another person is fraudulently using their benefits (for example, stealing their SNAP benefits). Will also accept reports of other fraudulent activity such as lying on an application, selling benefits for cash, or retailer lying on an application to rejoin the SNAP program after being disqualified. Tips may be anonymous if the caller wishes.

Contact an investigator when you suspect someone is abusing the use of public assistance. Callers do NOT have to give their names and have anonymity when reporting public assistance fraud/abuse. Investigators encourage the public to report any suspected abuse of public assistance which can include the following unreported situations: - Employment - Living Arrangements - Recipients of Social Security, Unemployment, Workers Comp - Insurance Settlements - Ownership of real estate, rental properties, vehicles, campers, boats, etc. - Absent parents living in the home - Children leaving home.

Accepts reports of suspected public assistance fraud. Tips may be anonymous or the caller may leave contact information if they wish to be contacted. (NOTE: The FRAUD Department will not be following up with the caller/reporter regarding the outcome of an investigation. Case Confidentiality rules still apply)

Battles fraud in the health care industry through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of health care providers accused of defrauding the state's Medicaid program. In addition, this Unit also enforces Ohio's Patient Abuse and Neglect Law, which protects the mentally and physically disabled and the elderly from neglect and abuse in Ohio's long-term care facilities. The Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit is responsible for prosecuting claimants, employers and health care providers who defraud the Ohio Workers' Compensation Program.

Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud. Tips may be anonymous or the caller may leave contact information if they wish to be contacted.

Accepts anonymous tips on suspected welfare fraud.

JFS Fraud Department will handle all reporting and investigating of fraud pertaining to public services offered by JFS

JFS Fraud reporting department will take all reports of fruad pertaining to public programs offered at JFS.

Contact an investigator when you suspect someone is abusing the use of public assistance. Callers do NOT have to give their names and have anonymity when reporting public assistance fraud/abuse. Investigators encourage the public to report any suspected abuse of public assistance which can include the following unreported situations: - Employment - Living Arrangments - Recipients of Social Security, Unemployment, Workers Comp - Insurance Settlements - Ownership of real estate, rental properties, vehicles, campers, boats, etc. - Absent parents living in the home - Children leaving home.

Access the Ohio Department of Job and Family's website, www.jfs.ohio.gov/fraud, to report suspected fraud related to: * SNAP Retailers and/or Recipients * Medicaid Providers and/or Recipients * OWF Recipients * Child Care Providers and/or Recipients Referrals received through the site will be screened and forwarded to the appropriate county agency for further investigation. The Bureau of Program Integrity Fraud Control Unit will follow up on these referrals to ensure that research has been completed and claims are established, when appropriate, within the timeframes specified by law.

JFS Fraud Department will handle all reporting and investigating of fraud pertaining to public services offered by JFS.

Provides Medicaid coverage for families, children (up to age 19), and pregnant women with limited income. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, mental health services and substance abuse, preventive well-child exams, immunizations, dental and vision services

Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud regarding services provided by this agency such as: Ohio Works First (OWF), Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Childcare Assistance, and/or Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC). Can provide assistance and guidance in regard to identity theft for those who suspect that another person is fraudulently using their benefits (for example, stealing their SNAP benefits). Will also accept reports of other fraudulent activity such as lying on an application, selling benefits for cash, or retailer lying on an application to rejoin the SNAP program after being disqualified. Tips may be anonymous if the caller wishes.

Investigator recovers overpaid benefits and investigates alleged fraud in public assistance programs.

Accepts anonymous tips on suspected welfare fraud.

Investigates complaints received on persons who are receiving assistance who may not be eligible. Refers fraud cases to the Medina County Prosecutor for court action.

The Fraud and Benefit Recovery Unit investigates allegations of fraud and pursues collections from the recipient of an overpayment. Depending on the severity of the fraud and overpayment, the case may be referred to the Prosecutor's office for review and possible criminal prosecution.

Provides crime prevention and safety programs to Centerville residents in the areas of: bunco/fraud protection, property identification, child abuse prevention, juvenile delinquency prevention, commercial and residential security evaluations, child sexual assault prevention, shoplifting prevention, halloween safety, school safety, bicycle safety, vacation security checks, neighborhood watch programs, traffic safety, and child passenger safety.

Empowers older adults to prevent healthcare fraud. Helps seniors become astute health care consumers by learning to identify and prevent Medicare fraud, waste and abuse. Works with consumers who suspect Medicare fraud and Medicare ID theft. Provides educational seminars to groups of all sizes. Available online or in-person. SMP also provides tips on how to report suspected fraud and offers a free smartphone app to receive notifications of scams.