The Association of Inspectors General Illinois Chapter presents its Spring 2024 Training webinar series. Please use this page to register for the April 26 webinar.
Part II: Session Overview and Learning Objectives
An Overview of Housing Benefits Fraud Investigations with the Chicago Housing Authority OIG
This presentation will provide an introduction to federally funded Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs and the work of the Chicago Housing Authority OIG investigating public housing fraud schemes. OIG investigators will present examples of both criminal and administrative investigations, including the investigative techniques, challenges, and common prosecutorial outcomes for these financial crimes. Presenters will also discuss the CHA OIG's proactive data analytics projects used to identify fraudsters and make recommendations for program improvements.
Learning Objectives:
Presenters
Kathryn Richards, Inspector General, CHA OIG
Michael Kosanovich, Deputy Inspector General, CHA OIG
Michael Melcher, Senior Investigator, CHA OIG
Theresa Bernal, Investigator, CHA OIG
Bruce Merrell, Performance Analyst, CHA OIG
Private Sector Workplace Investigations Best Practices
This presentation will outline best practices for workplace investigations of harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination conducted in the private sector. Ms. Ablin will also discuss trends of misconduct, obstacles in investigations such as corroboration of evidence and credibility, and outline relevant Illinois and federal law.
Learning Objectives:
Presenter:
Rachel Ablin, Founder, Ablin Law PC
Ensuring Program Integrity in Home-Based Medicaid Services with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG
In this presentation, the Office of Inspector General for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will discuss its oversight of home-based Medicaid services, which allow the elderly and people with disabilities to receive care at home instead of through long-term care facilities. HFS OIG will provide an overview of the Home Services Program and common fraud schemes encountered. HFS OIG's Bureau of Investigations will next discuss recent criminal investigations and prosecutions related to these services. The Office's legal section will then discuss available administrative sanctions and proceedings, using the results of a novel investigation as an illustration.
Learning Objectives:
Presenters:
Brian Dunn, Inspector General, HFS OIG
Anthony Florio, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, HFS OIG
Nathan Kipp, Chief Legal Counsel, HFS OIG
Roth Colbert, Executive II, HFS OIG
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
CPE Credits: Attendees may be eligible to receive up to 3 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge.
Program Knowledge Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
The training will be held on WebEx from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM (Central Time)/9:30 AM -1:00 PM (Eastern Time)/6:30 AM-10:00 AM (Pacific Time).
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Member Price
Registration is FREE for current 2023-2024 AIG Illinois Chapter Members.
Member Price
This registration option is available for all other AIG (Non-Illinois Chapter) members.
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45AM
This presentation will provide an introduction to federally funded Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs and the work of the Chicago Housing Authority OIG investigating public housing fraud schemes. OIG investigators will present examples of both criminal and administrative investigations, including the investigative techniques, challenges, and common prosecutorial outcomes for these financial crimes. Presenters will also discuss the CHA OIG’s proactive data analytics projects used to identify fraudsters and make recommendations for program improvements.
45AM
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45AM
This presentation will outline best practices for workplace investigations of harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination conducted in the private sector. Ms. Ablin will also discuss trends of misconduct, obstacles in investigations such as corroboration of evidence and credibility, and outline relevant Illinois and federal law.
45AM
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In this presentation, the Office of Inspector General for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will discuss its oversight of home-based Medicaid services, which allow the elderly and people with disabilities to receive care at home instead of through long-term care facilities. HFS OIG will provide an overview of the Home Services Program and common fraud schemes encountered. HFS OIG’s Bureau of Investigations will next discuss recent criminal investigations and prosecutions related to these services. The Office’s legal section will then discuss available administrative sanctions and proceedings, using the results of a novel investigation as an illustration.
Founder of Ablin Law PC
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Investigator at IL Chicago Housing Authority OIG
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IL Dept of Healthcare and Family Services OIG
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Inspector General at IL Dept of Healthcare and Family Services OIG
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Deputy Inspector General at IL Dept of Healthcare and Family Services OIG
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Deputy Inspector General at IL Chicago Housing Authority OIG
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Chief Legal Counsel at IL Dept of Healthcare and Family Services OIG
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Senior Investigator at IL Chicago Housing Authority OIG
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Performance Analyst / Auditor at IL Chicago Housing Authority OIG
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Inspector General at IL Chicago Housing Authority OIG
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