State Auditor Finds Millions in SNAP, MassHealth Fraud

State auditor finds millions in SNAP, MassHealth fraud

The Massachusetts State Auditor's Office says investigators identified more than $10.6 million in public benefit fraud during the first half of 2026.

State audit uncovers $10.6M in welfare fraud

BOSTON — State investigators uncovered more than $10.6 million in welfare fraud during the first six months of the year, according to State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office.

Massachusetts Flags $10.6 Million in Benefits Fraud — and Has Only Clawed Back Less Than 3 Percent

Massachusetts investigators have flagged more than $10.6 million in public-benefits fraud for the first half of calendar 2026, more than double the amount identified in the prior six months, while civil recoveries so far cover only a small fraction of that total. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations released the figures on September …

Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations identifies over $10.6 million in new public benefits fraud

BOSTON – Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released a Bureau of Special Investigations report examining the periods of January 1, 2026, to March 31,