Westerkwartier residents can now report care fraud online to protect public funds
Residents of Westerkwartier can now report suspected care fraud under the Social Support Act and Youth Act via a new online portal. This initiative aims to safeguard public funds, ensure fair care, and protect vulnerable individuals from abuse or mismanagement.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Westerkwartier |
| Reporting Point Launch Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Target Group | Residents, professionals, and care providers |
| Types of Fraud | Undelivered care, unjustified invoices, falsified diplomas/VOGs |
| Reporting Methods | Online form or phone (14 0594, ask for Wmo & Youth Act supervisors) |
| Confidentiality | All reports handled confidentially |
| Assessment Framework | Predefined framework for consistent monitoring of care quality |
| Website | westerkwartier.nl/toezicht-wmo-jeugdwet |
The Municipality of Westerkwartier is responsible for implementing the Social Support Act (Wmo) and Youth Act, which provide care and support to residents. By launching this reporting point, the municipality strengthens its oversight role to ensure care funds are used appropriately and fraud is addressed promptly.
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Municipality of Westerkwartier launches Reporting Point for Care Fraud under the Social Support Act and Youth Act
As of today, there is a new online reporting point where residents of the municipality of Westerkwartier can easily report suspected care fraud. With this reporting point, the municipality aims to combat care fraud and abuse, better protect residents, and ensure that care funds are spent on the support they are intended for. The reporting point is available for residents, professionals, and care providers who wish to report suspicions of fraud or other irregularities.
Why a reporting point?
Care fraud can take various forms: from undelivered care and unjustified invoices to falsifying diplomas or declarations of conduct (VOG). By identifying signals early, the municipality can gain better insight into potential risks and take swift action when necessary. Alderman Bert Nederveen: “It is important that people can trust in fair and good care. This reporting point helps us protect that trust and ensure that care funds are spent where they are meant to be: on appropriate support for our residents.”
How to report care fraud
Reports can be made easily via the online reporting form on our website or by phone at 14 0594; ask for the Wmo & Youth Act supervisors. All reports are handled confidentially. If necessary, the municipality will contact you for additional information. A report helps the municipality conduct thorough investigations and take appropriate steps.
Additional step: assessment framework for supervision
Once a report has been received, the supervisors will take action based on a predefined assessment framework. In addition to the reporting point, the municipality has developed this assessment framework to support Wmo and Youth Act supervisors in targeted and consistent monitoring of the quality of care provided. The assessment framework can be found at Supervision Wmo & Youth Act | Municipality of Westerkwartier.