The Compliance Branch under KRS 194A.030 and KRS 205.8483 conducts the following activities:
- Operates the Medicaid/Welfare Fraud & Abuse Hotline (800-372-2970)
- Investigates fraud, waste, and abuse of benefit programs operated by the Cabinet such as food stamps, Medicaid, KTAP, and childcare assistance, etc.
- Conducts Special Investigations of employees, contractors and vendors at the request of a department head, commissioner or secretary
- Coordinates investigations with other state, federal and local agencies.
- Presents completed fraud investigations for criminal prosecution and/or administrative action
- Conducts EBT Trafficking Investigations
- Conducts Childcare Provider Investigations