Healey’s SILENCE on 2026 Fraud Findings is Deafening

7 Instances of Fraud in 2026 (so far), 0 Real Responses

BOSTON, MA – With the latest Boston 25 News investigation revealing fraud at MassDOT, the Massachusetts Republican Party has looked into the stark lack of responses by Governor Maura Healey on fraud exposed in 2026.

 

“It is beyond irresponsible that in seven instances of fraud, totaling over $25 million in taxpayer dollars, Governor Maura Healey has been largely silent,” said Massachusetts Republican Party Chairwoman Amy Carnevale.

 

She continued, “We need a Governor who will focus on accountability when fraud is exposed, not pass the buck to spokesmen and staff.”

 

Direct quotes on fraud have been hard to come by, with Healey only weakly responding to the MassDOT scandal.

 

Findings:

 

1. FY2025 BSI Audit: Nearly $12M in public benefits fraud

No specific direct quote, only by her spokesperson.

 

2. First half FY2026 BSI Audit: $4.49M in benefits fraud

No specific direct quote found tied exclusively to this quarterly update

 

3. $7M SNAP fraud scheme

No verbatim direct quote from Healey

 

4. $1M+ SNAP/pandemic benefits fraud scheme

No specific direct quote identified tied to this individual case.

 

5. $943k–$1M SNAP/MassHealth/Social Security fraud ring

No specific direct quote identified tied to this ring.

 

6. DTA Whistleblower on “rampant” SNAP-EBT fraud

Healey blamed COVID for related payment errors:

 

7. **MassDOT Overtime/Payroll Fraud

Finally forced to respond after her recent terrible poll numbers, Healey still deflected to others saying, “Don’t know enough yet. But I have directed Secretary Gulliver to get to the bottom of all of this.”

 

Carnevale concluded, “With investigations across her government finding more and more fraud every week, Governor Healey can no longer remain silent while tax dollars are wasted and costs for Massachusetts families rise.”

 

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