Republican New York attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy is making Medicaid fraud a centerpiece of her campaign, charging that prosecutions have sharply declined under Attorney General Letitia James.
Medicaid Fraud Recoveries Plummet
Komatireddy accused James of failing to aggressively pursue Medicaid fraud, saying taxpayers could be losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries. According to data from New York Attorney General’s annual reports, Medicaid fraud recoveries have plummeted under James, falling from $168 million in 2019 to just $31 million in 2024.
Komatireddy’s said reduced enforcement ultimately costs New Yorkers by increasing healthcare spending and reducing funds available for other state priorities. She pledged to strengthen the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit by adding 20 criminal prosecutors.
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