The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of Florida has received law enforcement accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA), marking the first time the unit has achieved this status since its creation in 1994. The accreditation was announced by Attorney General James Uthmeier and was awarded during CFA’s fall conference in Sanibel Harbour.
Attorney General Uthmeier stated, “Accreditation is the gold standard in law enforcement. For the first time since its founding in 1994, our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has earned CFA accreditation—and they did it without a single deficiency. That speaks volumes about the integrity, professionalism, and dedication of our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and our shared commitment to protecting Florida’s seniors and taxpayers.”
The voluntary accreditation process involved a comprehensive review by CFA assessors of the MFCU’s policies, management, operations, and support services. The assessment found no deficiencies, leading to unanimous approval from the CFA Commission. This accreditation will remain valid for three years.
The assessment team included Matt Fletcher from the Naples Police Department, Mark Gish from Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Central Records Division, and Scott Sumpter from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The MFCU investigates and prosecutes cases involving fraudulent billing practices by providers in Florida’s Medicaid program. The unit also addresses allegations of patient abuse, neglect, and exploitation at facilities that receive Medicaid funding.
Funding for the MFCU comes from a grant totaling $25,862,077 for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General. Of this amount, 75 percent ($19,396,560) is federally funded while 25 percent ($6,465,517) is matched by the State of Florida.
