Federal Grant Award Summary

The Oregon Department of Justice received a $12.26 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the State Medicaid Fraud Control Units program (CFDA 93.775), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds the investigation and prosecution of Medicaid provider fraud, as well as the investigation of patient abuse and neglect occurring in health facilities, board and care facilities, and non-institutional settings serving Medicaid beneficiaries.

As an established and annually re-certified State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Oregon's Department of Justice operates as a single identifiable entity dedicated to protecting Medicaid program integrity and vulnerable populations. The grant supports comprehensive law enforcement and prosecutorial activities focused on fraudulent billing practices by healthcare providers and the detection of abuse or neglect of Medicaid recipients. Quarterly fund distributions occur on October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1 throughout the one-year grant period. The department maintains responsibility for record retention, program compliance with 42 CFR 1007, and annual re-certification by the Office of Inspector General.