Program Integrity

As part of TANF oversight, independent auditors conduct single audits, and states are required to take corrective action on audit findings as part of their responsibilities as TANF grant recipients. Based on a preliminary review of the most…

Chapter 1, “Best Practices for Strengthening Federal Programs,” from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee’s Blueprint for Enhanced Program Integrity, highlighted strategies and concrete steps from pandemic programs that can be adopted…

In FY2023, the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP), a cooperative venture between the Government Accountability Office, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Department of the Treasury…

In August 2023, the Office of Payment Integrity hosted its annual Payment Integrity Day: Helping to Support Your Payment Integrity Efforts, brought together 200+ federal and state leaders to tackle improper payments. Attendees explored cutting-…

This Government Accountability Office (GAO) report provides a framework of five principles and corresponding practices that can help federal program managers mitigate improper payments, particularly in emergency assistance programs. The framework…

In February 2023, the Office of Payment Integrity took center stage at the Department of the Interior’s Financial Management Workshop, sharing insights on financial data integrity, strategic planning, and reporting. This workshop connected…