Claims Investigation Insights

Burden of Proof Primer for FECA Claims

The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) provides essential benefits to federal employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. To...

Understanding the Impact of Loss of Wage-Earning Capacity

What is a Loss of Wage-Earning Capacity? Loss of wage-earning capacity determinations are made when an employee’s job-related disability prevents...

Building Public Trust Through Transparent Residency Verification

Within education, the presence and perception of fairness and legality in resource allocation and educational quality is paramount to the reputation...

Locates and Record Retrievals: Streamlining Information Gathering in Investigations

In the world of investigations, the ability to gather precise and timely information can make or break a case. Whether it's tracking down a person...

How to Resolve ECOMP Login and Verification Issues

As a former Workers’ Compensation Program Manager, I often had claimants challenged with ECOMP access. Few things are more frustrating for a...

Effective Techniques for Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims

Sexual harassment claims can significantly impact a company's morale, productivity, and reputation. Conducting thorough and unbiased investigations...

Identifying and Preventing Identity Theft in Mortgage Transactions

Identity theft in mortgage transactions continues to rise, creating serious financial and legal risks for both lenders and borrowers. At Frasco®...

How Frasco® Integrated Research Safeguards Client Information and Ensures Compliance

At Frasco® Integrated Research, protecting client information and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations are our top priorities. As an...

AI (Administrative Investigations) and the FECA Claims Process

Administrative investigations play a critical role in the FECA claims process, helping federal agencies detect fraud, ensure compliance, and protect...

Passing Down the Institutional Knowledge of FECA Claims

After 32 years of federal service and 27 years of handling Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) claims as an OWCP Claims and Senior Claims...

Preserving Educational Equity: Strategies to Combat Residency Fraud

In today’s education system, maintaining fairness and equity in how resources are distributed is essential. Yet, residency fraud has become an...

Captive Advantage: Independent Claims Investigations

In the alternative risk financing landscape, captive insurance has grown from a niche strategy into a powerful risk management tool. Companies use...

The Surprising Power of Asset Checks to Uncover Fraud

What is Asset Checks? An asset check is a detailed investigation into a person’s or business’s financial holdings — both visible and hidden. It...

Restoration and MSPB Appeal Rights

OWCP and the 10-Month Letter, what does it mean to a Claimant? When a claimant stays in Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status for 10 consecutive months...

Combating Internal Theft: How Investigations Can Help

Internal theft is a pervasive issue that can significantly impact a company's bottom line, employee morale, and overall productivity. In 2025, the...

The Power of Form CA-1032, and How to Use the CA-1032 to Manage a Claim

Why is Form CA-1032 Important and Powerful? In a prior Frasco release, we explained how the CA-1032 Form can help an agency confirm if a claimant is...

Effective Strategies: Loss Mitigation in Mortgage Lending

What is Loss Mitigation in Mortgage Lending? In today’s dynamic mortgage lending environment, loss mitigation mortgage strategies are essential for...