Testimony: Federal Improper Payments and Fraud Risks
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GAO Managing Director Kristen Kociolek testified on March 11, 2025 that reducing improper payments--payments that should not have been made or that were made in an incorrect amount--and fraud--obtaining something of value through willful misrepresentation--is critical to safeguarding federal funds and could help achieve cost savings and improve the government's fiscal position. These payment integrity issues also erode public trust in government and hinder agencies' efforts to execute their missions and program objectives effectively and efficiently.
GAO's recent work on improper payments and fraud. GAO reviewed additional information to summarize improper payment root cause data reported by agencies for fiscal year 2024.
Related GAO Work: GAO 25-108172, Program Integrity: Agencies and Congress Can Take Action to Better Manage Improper Payments and Fraud Risks
GAO's recent work on improper payments and fraud. GAO reviewed additional information to summarize improper payment root cause data reported by agencies for fiscal year 2024.
Related GAO Work: GAO 25-108172, Program Integrity: Agencies and Congress Can Take Action to Better Manage Improper Payments and Fraud Risks
Date: Mar 11, 2025
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