OMIG-assisted investigation leads to Saratoga County Medicaid transportation provider’s arrest in alleged $700K fraud scheme

A Saratoga County Medicaid transportation company owner was arrested following an OMIG-assisted investigation for allegedly stealing more than $700,000 from Medicaid over a four-year period. The arrest follows a joint investigation conducted by the NYS Office of State Comptroller, Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office, Saratoga County Sherrif’s Office and the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG). 

Rohan Crosdale, 40, of Ballston Spa, owner of Smart Choice Temp Agency Inc., was charged with two counts of second-degree grand larceny, one count of third-degree grand larceny, and one count of prohibited practices.

“Medicaid transportation fraud is not simply a matter of paperwork errors – it is far more about exploiting recipients and putting their health and safety at risk while driving up taxpayer costs," Acting Medicaid Inspector General Frank Walsh said. "These egregious acts turn transportation services – a vital lifeline access to services – into a scheme for personal gain. My office will continue to work closely with the State Comptroller’s office and our other partners to root out fraud, waste and abuse at every corner and hold wrongdoers accountable.” 

According to investigators, Crosdale allegedly submitted fraudulent Medicaid transportation claims over a four-year period, including claims for trips that never occurred. A joint investigation and forensic audit determined that the alleged fraudulent billings totaled $714,663.95.

“Rohan Crosdale allegedly tried to siphon off over $700,000 in Medicaid dollars for his own purposes, enriching himself at the expense of taxpayers,” State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said. “Medicaid provides vital services for millions of New Yorkers, and I will continue to work with law enforcement across the state to safeguard it from fraud, waste and abuse. I thank District Attorney Eby, Sheriff Brown and Medicaid Inspector General Walsh for their partnership in this investigation.”

The investigation began after the Saratoga County Sherrif’s Office contacted the Office of the State Comptroller in May 2024 regarding suspected fraudulent Medicaid transportation billing.

“The arrest of Mr. Crosdale, who has been accused of stealing taxpayer dollars by fraud, represents an excellent example of state and county law enforcement working together to combat this fraudulent behavior,” Saratoga County Sheriff Jeffrey Brown said. “I would like to commend the work of Saratoga County Sheriff's Office Investigator Anthony Pirrone, the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office along with the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General and the State Comptroller's investigative teams, who worked hard to bring this investigation to a conclusion.”

Crosdale appeared in Saratoga County Court and is scheduled to return Nov. 25. The case is being prosecuted by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office.

The charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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