On Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:11:07 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:



My fishing partner was a state investigator for MediCal fraud. When they
found Federal Fraud they would turn that over to the Fed's. He said they
did nothing with the fraud. So maybe they want the excess spending to help
control the people.

Going after fraud is so obviously cost-effective I've given some
thought to it, but never came up with a good answer.
Maybe the closest I have come is by adding investigators you increase
gov payroll there, and take political heat, even though you'll save
taxpayer dollars.
Second possible reason is those in power are basically crooks and fear
having too many cops around - an investigator is essentially a cop,
and honesty is a requirement.

--Vic