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TANF Fraud Risk Categories - Quick Reference: Overview of 24 Fraud Risks Across 9 Categories

This guide helps TANF leaders and staff understand the full spectrum of potential fraud risks relevant to programs funded with TANF funds. TANF leaders and staff can use it to:

  • Build collective fraud risk knowledge across your agency;
  • Understand whether risks are person-based, system-based, or hybrid;
  • Apply the WHO-HOW-WHAT framework to assess fraud scenarios; or
  • Review fraud prevention strategies that can help mitigate these risks. 
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OFA Peer TA
OFA Initiatives
Program Integrity
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
Program Integrity
Tribal TANF
Program Administration
TANF Policy and Legislation
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Section/Feed Type
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)
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TANF Regulatory Codes
45 CFR Part 261.14