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“When federal funds are diverted by fraudsters, it is taxpayers who pay the price. The PRAC’s Blueprint report captures what we’ve learned in four years of oversight and how the federal government can prepare to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud in both routine and emergency spending.”
—PRAC Chair Michael E. Horowitz
Our Blueprint for Enhanced Program Integrity is a resource guide for the oversight community, program administrators, and policymakers that outlines key elements for building strong government programs.
Chapter Three highlights suggestions for preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud in government programs, including conducting risk-assessments, verifying applicants’ eligibility and identity prior to making an award, and using data analytics to identify potential improper or fraudulent payments.
Check out the best practices identified in Chapter Three below.
Recapping what we’ve learned in our oversight
Each chapter of the Blueprint lays the foundation for a stronger government, outlining controls that must be in place to protect critical programs from improper payments and fraud. Here’s what we’ve shared so far:
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Chapter One highlights lessons learned from the pandemic that can help program administrators develop and implement programs with strong internal controls.
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Chapter Two highlights suggestions for legislators and regulators to consider when drafting legislation and policy for funding.
The way forward
Fraud significantly diminishes each agency’s ability to deliver critical programs to the communities they are intended to serve—and decreases public trust in government. It’s critical that federal agencies prevent fraud at the outset to ensure money gets in the hands of those in need.
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