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Transcript for: FraudNet/Reporting Fraud

Description: Help fight waste, fraud and abuse with GAO's FraudNet. 
This video discusses how you improve government operations by 
reporting waste, abuse or mismanagement of federal funds with GAO's 
FraudNet.

February 2012

[ Wayne McElrath, Director, Forensic Audits & Investigative Service ] 
FraudNet is a hotline GAO developed to help the public report concerns 
about federal programs. Every year, we get hundreds of anonymous tips 
on everything from security violations to contract, grant, and health 
care fraud from anonymous or confidential sources that provide their 
identity. And those tips do get results—leading in improvements in 
government operations, changes in the law, and even criminal 
prosecutions. FraudNet has a toll-free number, an e-mail address, and 
a dedicated fax line. GAO doesn't ask for the names of anyone 
contacting us, but the more detail a tipster can provide the better.

[ Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States ] We encourage 
anyone with knowledge or suspicions of fraud and abuse to contact 
GAO’s FraudNet. Now more than ever, holding government accountable depends 
on the willingness of citizens to speak up. To contact Fraudnet, send 
an e-mail to Fraudnet@GAO.GOV. You can also call 1.800.424.5454 or 
send a fax 202.512.3086. You can also mail a letter to GAO FRAUDNET at 
441 G STREET, NW, MAILSTOP 4T21, WASHINGTON, DC 20548. Working 
together, we can ensure that government is held accountable, operates 
efficiently, and in the best interest of all tax payers.