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Tag Archives: FraudNet
GAO’s review of the federal response to COVID-19
Facing unprecedented national public health and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, federal agencies moved swiftly to distribute funds and implement programs to help people and businesses. But, as a tradeoff for that speedy response, agencies have made only … Continue reading
The Watchdog is Afoot!
Sherlock Holmes might be literature’s most famous detective, but he can still surprise you. For example, did you know that in the original books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock never actually said “Elementary, my dear Watson”? May 22 is … Continue reading
As Aid for COVID-19 Arrives, So Might Fraud. Here’s How You Can Report It.
The federal government has taken extraordinary measures to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, provides funds for federal and state agencies to … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Coronavirus
Tagged abuse, Coronavirus, fraud detection, fraud prevention, FraudNet, pandemic, waste
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Protecting Federal Whistleblowers
Federal whistleblowers—current, former, and prospective federal employees who allege wrongdoing—play a key role in saving taxpayer money and reducing fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent body that reviews whistleblowers’ … Continue reading
Posted in Fraud
Tagged allegations, federal whistleblowers, FraudNet, Office of the Special Counsel, OSC, SI, Yvonne Jones
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We Want YOU! (to Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse)
Fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds erodes the public’s trust in the government. So, we’re trying to make it as easy as possible to spot it and report it! If you suspect that these kinds of activities are … Continue reading
Posted in Fraud, Infographic, Video
Tagged abuse, FAIS, fraud, FraudNet, fraudsters, mismanagement, waste
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How to Spot and Report Government Fraud, Waste and Abuse (infographic)
You may already know that members of the public can anonymously report allegations of fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement of federal funds to GAO’s FraudNet. But what exactly constitutes fraud? And what’s the difference between waste and abuse? To help … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Fraud, Government Operations, Infographic, Justice and Law Enforcement, Mission Team
Tagged abuse, FAIS, fraud, FraudNet, FWA, how to spot fraud, mismanagement, waste
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Our 24/7 Fraud Reporting Line
For nearly 40 years, people have reported suspicions of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of federal funds to our FraudNet team. Today’s WatchBlog peeks inside FraudNet to see what happens to the calls, emails, and other tips we receive. A … Continue reading
Fraud Awareness Week
As the congressional watchdog, we have dedicated resources to identify, prevent, and respond to allegations of federal government fraud, waste, and abuse because these can result in misuse of taxpayer funds. That’s your money! For International Fraud Awareness Week, here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fraud
Tagged ACA fraud, disability fraud, Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC, FAIS, fraud, fraud waste abuse, FraudNet, improper payments, improper payments vs fraud, International Fraud Awareness Week, Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud, reporting government fraud, what is fraud, what is improper payments
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What You Need to Know about FraudNet
Fraudulent spending, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds erodes public trust in government. Since 1979, GAO has provided an outlet for anyone—federal employees, contractors, or members of the general public—to report allegations of such activities. FraudNet offers ways for … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Mission Team
Tagged abuse, FAIS, fraud, FraudNet, investigators, mismanagement, reporting fraud, reporting waste, tipline, tips, waste
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