Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award

The Department of Legal Affairs Florida, Office of the Attorney General, received a formula grant award of $14,547,420.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the State Medicaid Fraud Control Units (CFDA 93.775) program. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, funds Florida's designated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud and patient abuse or neglect in health facilities, board and care facilities, and non-institutional settings serving Medicaid beneficiaries.

Through this funding, the Office of the Attorney General conducts criminal investigations, prosecutes fraudulent activities, and provides victim services to protect the integrity of Florida's Medicaid program. The grant supports specialized law enforcement operations across all care settings within the state. As required under CFDA 93.775, funds are distributed quarterly and the office must maintain compliance with federal certification requirements, including annual re-certification by the Office of Inspector General and retention of program records for three years in accordance with applicable federal regulations.