We can confirm the Office of Inspector General within Oklahoma Human Services initiated a coordinated investigation into potential criminal activity connected to one of our programs. Accountability matters, and this is exactly why our oversight and safeguards exist.
Because this is an active investigation, there are limits to what can be discussed publicly, but it appears to be a complex scheme by a single employee who has since been terminated.
OKDHS routinely evaluates oversight measures, and system changes implemented over the last year appear to have helped prevent this type of activity from continuing.
OKDHS remains committed to protecting the integrity of our programs and the people we serve.
“We applaud the dedication of our Office of Inspector General and Internal Audit teams as they work to uphold the integrity of our programs,” said OKDHS Director Jeffrey Cartmell. “We will…
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.