Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has received law enforcement accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). This is the first time the unit, which was established in 1994 within the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, has achieved this recognition. The accreditation was awarded during CFA’s fall conference in Sanibel Harbour after an on-site assessment found no deficiencies.
“Accreditation is the gold standard in law enforcement,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “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 process involved CFA assessors reviewing all aspects of MFCU’s operations, including policies, management, public information efforts, and support services. The unit was found fully compliant with all standards, leading to a unanimous approval by the commission. The accreditation will be valid for three years.
Members of the assessor team included Matt Fletcher from Naples Police Department, Mark Gish from Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Central Records Division, and Investigator Scott Sumpter from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The MFCU investigates and prosecutes healthcare providers suspected of defrauding Florida’s Medicaid program through fraudulent billing or other means. The unit also handles cases involving patient abuse or neglect at facilities funded by Medicaid.
Funding for the MFCU comes from a grant totaling $25.8 million 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 is covered by federal funds while 25 percent comes from state matching funds.
