Federal Grant Award Summary

The Attorney General of New Mexico received a formula grant award of $2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the State Medicaid Fraud Control Units (SMFCU) program (CFDA 93.775) for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This funding supports the investigation and prosecution of Medicaid provider fraud, as well as the identification and prosecution of patient abuse and neglect occurring in health facilities, board and care facilities, and non-institutional settings affecting Medicaid beneficiaries.

The awarded funds enable the Attorney General's Financial Control Division to conduct comprehensive fraud investigations and prosecutorial activities designed to protect vulnerable Medicaid populations and maintain program integrity. As a formula grant, the $2.7 million award is distributed quarterly throughout the fiscal year based on the state's approved budget and documented expenditure needs. The SMFCU program requires annual re-certification by the Office of Inspector General and mandates that all records be maintained for three years in accordance with applicable federal regulations.