Office of the Inspector General, DC

Report waste, fraud, and abuse by calling (202) 724-TIPS (8477) or writing to: hotline.inspectorgeneral@dc.gov. More information can be found at: oig.dc.gov/oig-services/r…

NEW INVESTIGATIVE OUTCOME: Defendant ordered to pay more than $225K in restitution for defrauding the DC Medicaid program. Read more here: oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

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WANTED: Criminal Investigator. Apply by March 21, 2026. Visit oig.dc.gov/careers for more information.

Yesterday, Steven A. Price, 69, of the District of Columbia, and Keidi C. Moore, 39, of Temple Hills, Maryland, were found guilty in U.S. District Court of conspiring to defraud D.C. Medicaid of $4 million.   Price is a dentist who operates the Washington Smile Center in Northwest Washington. Moore was employed at the Washington Smile Center as a dental hygienist. Beginning in January 2017 and continuing through March 2022, Price and Moore conspired to defraud D.C. Medicaid by submitting repeated claims for reimbursement for clinical crown lengthening (a surgical procedure) and space maintainers (a dental device used primarily for children) for services that were not actually performed.    The jury deliberated for more than a week before finding Price and Moore guilty of conspiracy, health care fraud, false statements, and wire fraud.   Read More Here: justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/dc-… @USAttyPirro @FBI @FBIWFO

NEW INVESTIGATIVE OUTCOME: DC Dentist and Hygienist Found Guilty in Scheme to Defraud DC Medicaid of $4 Million | justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/dc-… | w/@USAO_DC & @FBIWFO

NEW INVESTIGATIVE OUTCOME: Former District of Columbia Public Schools Vendor Sentenced and Ordered to Pay $35,300 for Bribing District of Columbia Employees | oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

Full text of today’s testimony from IG Lucas can be found on the OIG website at oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

HAPPENING NOW: Watch Inspector General Lucas testify about the Fiscal Year 2025 Performance of the Office of the Inspector General: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/heari…

Text of the IG's opening statement can be found here: oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

STREAMING LIVE NOW: Inspector General Daniel W. Lucas testifies on the FY 2025 ACFR before the Committee of the Whole.

Tomorrow, 2PM Oversight Hearing - Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/heari…

NEW REPORT AVAILABLE: Emergency and Non-Emergency Telephone Number Calling System Fund Annual Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Reports for Fiscal Year 2025. Read the full report here: oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

NEW REPORT AVAILABLE: This report outlines 19 recommendations for District agencies to strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, ensure reliable reporting, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Read the full report: oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

The District’s FY2025 financial audit is complete. The District of Columbia Government Annual Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Reports for Fiscal Year 2025 is now available at oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

The District’s FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is now available at oig.dc.gov/acfr

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NEW REPORT AVAILABLE: Our objective was to evaluate DGS’ and OCFO’s compliance with the applicable procurement laws and regulations. Read the full report: oig.dc.gov/sites/default/…

Founder of Casa Ruby Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Diverting COVID-19 Relief Funds for Personal Use justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/fou… @OIGDC @USAO_DC

NEW INVESTIGATIVE OUTCOME: Founder of Casa Ruby Sentenced to 33 Months, Ordered to Repay $956,215 to SBA for Diversion of Covid-Relief Funds | w/@USAO_DC @FBIWFO justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/fou…