Lacativo Forensics, LLC

I am the founder of Lacativo Forensics, LLC, and bring more than 40 years of financial, forensic accounting, investigations and anti-fraud experience gained in both the public and private sectors.  As a former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), I am considered a renowned expert in the identification and investigation of fraud-related matters in numerous industries, including healthcare.  I have also assisted corporations with their efforts to implement programs designed to deter and detect financial fraud.

 

Over the course of my career, I have overseen and personally conducted high-profile, sensitive international and domestic white collar fraud investigations, often in conjunction with in­ house or outside counsel.  I have consulted with clients across the spectrum of fraud prevention, including anti-corruption compliance.  I led the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance program for a $350 million offshore drilling company to comply with their settlement of allegations of violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [FCPA).  I have also led a cross-functional team that consulted with a $2 billion healthcare payer concerning preparation for, and response to, multi-state Department of Insurance examination team requests and reports.  My assistance helped the company avoid a $100 million fine.

 

During my tenure as an FBI Special Agent, I led the first fraud against the government RICO-related investigation and prosecution in the Southern District of New York. I also participated in formalizing the first task force relationship between the FBI, Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General [HHS-DIG) and the New York State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.  My work to uncover false and/or inflated claims to Medicare and other government-funded programs earned two special recognition incentive awards from FBI Director William H. Webster for investigative excellence.

 

Since leaving public service, I have served as a trusted adviser to clients worldwide and held investigative and forensic accounting leadership roles in the corporate community, at a Big Four accounting firm and boutique consultancies.  I am an Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Board of Regents Emeritus member, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in Illinois, New York and Texas and am Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF).  I have also been designated as a FINRA Arbitrator.