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Washington Governor Signs Order to Combat Government Fraud

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What happened

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Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order creating a Chief Fraud Prevention Officer and a statewide fraud prevention workgroup in Washington state. The Chief Fraud Prevention Officer will strengthen oversight and coordination of fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and recovery efforts related to health and human services programs administered by cabinet agencies.

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Why it matters

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The order expands fraud prevention efforts across state government, including agencies like the state Health Care Authority and the departments of Health; Social and Health Services; Labor and Industries; and Children, Youth and Families. The Chief Fraud Prevention Officer will work with the Washington State Auditor’s office to stop fraud before it occurs.

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Who's involved

  • Bob FergusonGovernor of Washington state, who signed the executive order
  • stateThe state government where the fraud prevention order was implemented

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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    Apple Health might face increased financial risk and compliance costs due to heightened state fraud oversight of health services.

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