RD17 - Data Matches, Fraud Prevention Activities, and Application Processing 2025 – December 1, 2025


Executive Summary:

In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) maintained and optimized its databases to support local departments of social services (LDSS) in effectively managing program guidance and ensuring operational efficiency. In SFY 2025, there were 6,934 fraud referrals, with 782 founded cases leading to prosecution or disqualification.

LDSS processed 782,213 eligibility decisions, achieving approval rates of 62% for Medicaid, 59% for SNAP, and 19% for TANF applications. VDSS remains committed to training and supporting LDSS in fraud investigations and application monitoring to enhance service delivery.