Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds is a broad term that encompasses several types of criminal activities. It includes any form of fraud, theft, embezzlement, or misappropriation of funds or resources from any program that receives federal funds. Types of Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds include: • Medicaid fraud: this occurs when an individual or entity misuses Medicaid benefits, such as falsely billing for services or supplies that were not provided, or providing false information about a patient's eligibility for benefits. • Medicare fraud: this is when someone misuses Medicare benefits, such as billing for services or supplies that were not provided, or providing false information about a patient's eligibility for benefits. • Procurement fraud: this occurs when a person or organization unlawfully obtains or misuses funds or resources from a federal program. This could include a variety of activities such as bid-rigging, overcharging, kickbacks, or double billing. • Grant fraud: this occurs when a person or organization misuses funds or resources from a federal grant program. This could include activities such as submitting false or incomplete information in order to obtain a grant, or using grant funds for purposes other than those stated in the grant agreement. • Tax fraud: this is when a person or organization misuses federal tax funds, such as claiming a false tax deduction or fraudulently claiming a tax credit. • Money laundering: this occurs when a person or organization uses federal funds to conceal or disguise the source of the funds or to evade taxes or other legal obligations.