Monitoring and Investigation

Fraud, Suggestions, Complaints and Unusual Incidents

The Office of Program Review, Monitoring and Investigation (OPRMI) investigates allegations of suspected public assistance benefit fraud, related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamps Program (FSP); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid, and refers substantiated cases for prosecution or program disqualification.

OPRMI also investigates Unusual Incidents, such as employee misconduct, harassment and assault, which compromise the integrity of DHS programs or which threaten the health or safety of DHS customers, District government employees and the public.

Additionally, OPRMI receives and assesses suggestions for improvement and coordinates the resolution of complaints related to DHS programs and services.

Anyone may complete and submit the appropriate form to:

• submit an allegation of suspected public assistance benefit fraud
• report an unusual incident, or
• submit a complaint or suggestion

For more information related to fraud, unusual incidents, suggestions for improvement or complaints, click on the categories below.

• Fraud
• Suggestions/Complaints
• Unusual Incidents