Ohio Recovers $98.9M in Fraud Savings

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) fraud investigators uncovered a record $98.8 million in savings, referred 312 subjects for criminal prosecution, and secured 117 convictions during fiscal year 2002 -- demonstrating the bureau's goals of reducing costs and increasing customer service. The BWC Special Investigations Department has released newly compiled statistics from FY 2002 (July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002). "The Special Investigations Department prevents loss, protects the state insurance fund, and promotes fraud awareness," said James Conrad, BWC Administrator and CEO. A white ...