Federal Agencies Can, and Should, Do More To Combat Fraud in Government Programs
GGD-78-62
Published: Sep 19, 1978. Publicly Released: Sep 19, 1978.
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The Federal Government's economic assistance programs, amounting to about $250 billion annually, are vulnerable targets of fraud and related white collar crimes. Identification of the extent, nature, and frequency of these illegal acts, together with strong internal controls and effective audit coverage, are essential first steps in combating and preventing them.
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BriberyClaimsContractsFederal agenciesFederal aid programsFederal grantsFraudGovernment guaranteed loansLaw enforcementPublic assistance programs