For Federal Agencies

We operationalize the data CMS publishes, turning coverage determinations, provider registries, and claims data into actionable fraud prevention and MCO accountability intelligence across state boundaries.

For Federal Agencies Federal panel discussion at agency-style hearing
Cross-state pattern intelligence Audit-ready evidence Strengthen federal oversight Support enforcement priorities

Built for the agencies that oversee state Medicaid programs.

CMS Center for Program Integrity

Analytics layer aligned to CPI's audit, vulnerability, data analytics, provider compliance, and contractor oversight functions.

For CMS / CPI

HHS Office of Inspector General

Work-plan-aligned cross-state evidence and Medicaid managed-care oversight intelligence formatted for OIG investigation and reporting.

For HHS-OIG

GAO & Congressional Oversight

Multi-state baseline data, exposure modeling, and audit-ready evidence for oversight hearings and GAO engagement letters.

For Federal Oversight

UPIC Contractors

Medicaid MCO denial pattern intelligence to complement Medicare program integrity scopes with state-side evidence.

For UPIC Primes

USDA FNS & Cross-Benefit Programs

Cross-state pattern intelligence for SNAP, WIC, and nutrition program integrity. Compatible reporting for FNS oversight.

For FNS Oversight

Other Federal Benefit Programs

TANF, Title IV-E, UI, and Section 8 integrity overlays available where state data sharing permits cross-program correlation.

For Federal Programs

Why Federal Agencies Need Sentinel

State-level fraud detection misses patterns that only emerge at scale

Cross-State Pattern Detection

Fraud rings operate across state lines. Providers bill in multiple states simultaneously. Beneficiaries enroll in programs across jurisdictions. Sentinel correlates data across state boundaries to identify patterns invisible to any single state's oversight.

OIG & GAO Coordination

Sentinel findings are formatted for OIG work plans, GAO engagement letters, and congressional oversight requests. Complete audit trails, regulatory citations, and evidence chains, ready for federal investigation or reporting.

National Benchmarking

Compare program performance, improper payment rates, and fraud patterns across states. Identify outlier states for targeted intervention. Provide CMS, USDA/FNS, and HHS with actionable intelligence for program integrity guidance.

Federal Program Coverage

Sentinel supports integrity oversight across every major federal benefit program

CMS / Medicaid & Medicare

  • Cross-state Medicaid claims analysis
  • Medicare-Medicaid dual-eligible fraud
  • MCO compliance monitoring
  • Improper payment rate reduction
  • T-MSIS data quality oversight

USDA / SNAP & Nutrition

  • National retailer fraud detection
  • Cross-state EBT trafficking analysis
  • SNAP-Ed program integrity
  • WIC vendor compliance
  • FNS reporting automation

HHS / TANF & Child Welfare

  • Cross-state TANF benefit stacking
  • Title IV-E claiming accuracy
  • Child welfare placement verification
  • Family preservation outcomes tracking

DOL / Unemployment Insurance

  • Cross-state UI fraud detection (pandemic fraud aftermath)
  • Employer misclassification
  • Wage theft identification
  • Training program outcome validation

HUD / Housing Programs

  • Section 8 eligibility verification across jurisdictions
  • Landlord compliance monitoring
  • CoC program integrity
  • HMIS data quality assessment

SSA / Disability Programs

  • SSI/SSDI eligibility cross-referencing
  • Concurrent benefit verification
  • Representative payee oversight
  • Return-to-work program compliance

How to Work With Sentinel

Multiple procurement vehicles available for federal engagement

Direct Contract

Traditional federal contracting through competitive or sole-source procurement. Sentinel provides all required documentation including past performance, technical capability statements, and pricing schedules.

OIG Partnership

Collaborative engagement with Office of Inspector General programs. Sentinel provides analytical intelligence; OIG retains investigative authority. Data-sharing agreements and information security protocols in place.

State Data Aggregation

Federal agencies can leverage Sentinel's existing state-level deployments for aggregated, de-identified intelligence. Cross-state pattern reports without new data-sharing requirements.

Congressional Oversight Support

Support for congressional committees requiring program integrity analysis. Testimony support, data visualization for hearings, and responsive analysis for oversight letters.

Federal Security & Compliance

Built for the federal security environment

Data Security

  • AES-256 encryption
  • FedRAMP-aligned security controls
  • NIST 800-53 framework
  • Secure data handling protocols
  • SOC 2 Type II controls

Privacy & PII Protection

  • HIPAA BAA for health data
  • Privacy Act compliance
  • PII minimization protocols
  • Data retention aligned to federal requirements
  • Breach notification procedures

Audit & Accountability

  • Complete audit trails for every finding
  • Chain of custody documentation
  • Evidence preservation
  • Federal court-admissible documentation standards

Reporting Standards

  • CMS PERM-compatible reporting
  • OIG work plan alignment
  • GAO engagement letter formatting
  • Congressional testimony support documentation
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Ready to discuss federal engagement?

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