The Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) operates under the Office of the State Auditor in Massachusetts, focusing on investigating public assistance fraud to ensure that taxpayer dollars are effectively utilized in funding public benefits programs. The BSI's investigative authority covers programs administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Division of Medical Assistance (MassHealth). Although the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is not included in BSI's enabling statute, the Bureau collaborates with EEC through a Memorandum of Understanding. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, BSI investigated 971 cases, identifying fraud in 153 cases, which resulted in overpayment calculations totaling $2,041,723 across various assistance programs.

The report highlights specific amounts of fraud identified in different assistance types, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with $1,239,688 (60.7% of total), Medicaid with $536,800 (26.3%), and Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) with $156,397 (7.7%). Additionally, the report notes that BSI is not authorized to collect settlement payments; instead, individual benefit programs are responsible for collection activities related to BSI cases. The report also mentions restitution settlements amounting to $586,314, indicating ongoing efforts to recover funds related to identified fraud cases.