GovTech (2012) News article / media

Los Angeles County Uses Analytics to Stop Child-Care Fraud

Government Technology (GovTech)

Ref: SRC-002-USA-006

https://govtech.com/health/Los-Angeles-County-Uses-Analytics-to-Stop-Child-Care-Fraud.html

Accessed: 3/23/2026

Summary

Detailed article covering the DMS implementation, reporting $2.4 million development cost, 85% pilot accuracy, $6.8 million pilot cost avoidance, 200+ fraud referrals, 150 data sources integrated, cloud-based SAS hosting, and IHSS expansion plans. Quotes DPSS and County CEO personnel.

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GovTech (2012) 'Los Angeles County Uses Analytics to Stop Child-Care Fraud', Government Technology, 16 May. Available at: https://govtech.com/health/Los-Angeles-County-Uses-Analytics-to-Stop-Child-Care-Fraud.html (Accessed: 23 March 2026).

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