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Oversight
The Wheels that Squeak: Why Preventing Fraud is Not a Government Priority
Agency leaders need more institutional incentives to manage fraud, waste, and abuse in their programs systemically, argues one former member of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee.
Management
Agencies Must Address Billions Lost Through Erroneous Payments
Total improper payments have steadily increased since 2013 by $100 billion, from $106 billion to $206 billion.
Management
What I Learned Helping Lead Oversight of $5 Trillion in Pandemic Relief
Large scale identity theft-based fraud in unemployment assistance stunned many, even those who fight fraud for a living.
Oversight
COVID-19 Stimulus Must Include Oversight to Block Fraud
Fraudsters are waiting in the wings.
Management
The Insidious Threat of Pay to Play
The government contracting world is deeply vulnerable to fraud, says a former federal investigator.
Management
Is Investing in Fraud Prevention a Smart Financial Decision?
Agencies are often reluctant to proactively manage fraud, possibly because they have no idea how big a problem it is.
Management
How FEMA Can Reduce Fraud in the Wake of Harvey and Irma
Post-disaster environments are notoriously prone to scams.
Management
Criminals Steal Billions From Government Every Year; Here’s How to Prevent It
A risk-management framework is an essential starting point.
