To Fight Fraud, Inspectors General Need Help Identifying Companies’ Ownership
Monday, April 28, 2025

To Fight Fraud, Inspectors General Need Help Identifying Companies’ Ownership
Fraud in federal programs is a significant and persistent problem. Some fraud is perpetrated by private companies that obscure their ownership information when competing for government contracts or applying for other federal benefits. In a new report, we looked at efforts to help uncover this fraud. We’ll learn more from GAO’s Rebecca Shea.