Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor said that Californians can only imagine the extent of fraud in their state following the announcement of $270 million Medi-Cal scammer’s arrest this week.
Bill Essayli, First Assistant US Attorney for the Central District of California, didn’t hold back while discussing the case during an appearance on Fox News — saying the the scheme unfolded during a nearly yearlong period when the state took its eye off the ball.
“He took $200 million from the state of California’s Medi-Cal system in an 11-month period because they suspended their fraud-prevention measures that they had on their website,” Essayli said, describing the case of Orange County’s Paul Richard Randall, 66, who admitted to orchestrating…
HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.