Program Integrity Investigator: Fraud & Compliance

Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan options

Paid holidays

Education Reimbursement

Free Parking

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a Program Integrity Investigator for the IHCDA to help prevent fraud and ensure compliance across housing programs. The role involves reviewing escalated issues, investigating suspected fraud, and coordinating recoupment of funds while supporting program integrity education.

Qualified candidates will have strong communication, analytical abilities, and the drive to work independently in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a minimum of 5 years’ relevant job experience.
• Preferred experience with insurance or medical claims review and investigation; compliance; fraud investigation; real estate; or financial assistance program administration.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet usage (e‑mail).

Responsibilities

• Review issues as escalated from Program Integrity and/ or IHCDA staff for review and evaluation for conformity with program goals and guidelines.
• Investigate reports of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse from IHCDA staff and internal/ external referrals.
• Manage and prioritize a caseload of assigned issues under review.
• Review each issue and all relevant information available via IHCDA systems including SALES FORCE, Submittable, DMS, and systems supporting other IHCDA programs; research county property records, and other sources of information including CLEAR and LexisNexis; and contact IHCDA staff, landlords, tenants, program partners, and others as needed to verify information surrounding the issue or referral.
• Produce a written summary of steps taken to investigate each issue reviewed, including the research conducted and findings and recommendations for the issue, program staff and external partners.
• After investigation, render an opinion that an issue is either compliant or non-compliant.
• Escalate non-compliant issues to Program Integrity Director for determination of whether any additional action is needed.
• Make ongoing recommendations on program processes to Program Integrity Director based on data gathered from issue review.
• Coordinate the recoupment of incorrectly paid funds and related payment corrections with IHCDA Accounting and program staff.
• Communicate with IHCDA staff, external partners, program beneficiaries and others as needed to recoup funds and ensure payment errors are corrected.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Logic and analytical thinking

Initiative

Leadership potential

Computer basics (Word, Excel, Email)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking a Program Integrity Investigator for the IHCDA to help prevent fraud and ensure compliance across housing programs. The role involves reviewing escalated issues, investigating suspected fraud, and coordinating recoupment of funds while supporting program integrity education.

Qualified candidates will have strong communication, analytical abilities, and the drive to work independently in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.