Florida DWC Fraud Report Published

The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, Bureau of Workers' Compensation Fraud and the Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of Compliance issued a joint report summarizing their respective efforts and activities in combating workers' compensation fraud and employer non-compliance.  The July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 report can be viewed at: 

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