Program Integrity

These Government Accountability Office (GAO) resources provide helpful ways to identify and clarify the different types of fraud that may affect federal programs and guide efforts to prevent and address such fraud. These resources are organized…

In July 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) completed its first TANF fraud risk assessment using its Fraud Risk Assessment Portal. The HHS identified and assessed 21 fraud risks, and the Government Accountability Office (…

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-…