DOD Fraud Investigations: Characteristics, Sanctions, and Prevention

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed Department of Defense (DOD) fraud investigations to determine: (1) fraud characteristics, in terms of most prevalent types and the functions most affected; (2) DOD actions taken against those caught defrauding the government; and (3) whether DOD investigative agencies determine the causes of detected fraud so that DOD can take actions to reduce vulnerabilities.