Fraud, Waste and Abuse Schemes in the Addiction Treatment Industry

GUEST BLOGGER Isaac AsamoahSubstance use disorder (SUD), commonly referred to as just addiction, is a treatable mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol or medications. With addiction being the most severe form of SUD, symptoms can range from moderate to severe. In 2021, drug abuse was added to the list of high-risk situations by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO high-risk list are areas susceptible to increased fraud, waste and abuse.  Treatment for substance use disorders was an out-of-pocket expense that only the…
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Fraud in Your Backyard: Fraud in Homeowners and Condo Owners Associations – Belinda Kitos – Fraud Talk – Episode 138

Belinda Kitos, CFE, CICA and president of SCF Inc., was elected as treasurer of her homeowners association, but when she opened the books she discovered a $1.2 million fraud in her own backyard. In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, Kitos and Jason Zirkle, training director of the ACFE, explore their own experiences investigating HOA fraud and the red flags of these schemes. SOURCE: Fraud Talk Podcast - A Publication of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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Pass the CFE Exam in 90 days! Join the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge (Copy)

If you have the CFE Exam Prep Course, the Prep Toolkit or are planning to get either of the two, we invite you to sign up for the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge and earn your Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential by March 31, 2024.   The challenge arms you with study tips and peer support to help you stay motivated and on track to reach your professional goals. Our upcoming challenge starts Wednesday, January 3, and ends Sunday, March 31.  The challenge is designed to break down and work through the CFE Exam Prep Course materials to successfully complete the exam in three…
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