Challenges and progress made in combating government fraud, waste and abuse
The fifth annual Government Fraud, Waste & Abuse Report seeks to understand the current state and a perspective on the future of the government sector. This year’s report reveals essential insights into the persistent challenges and evolving threats undermining public sector integrity.
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Challenges and progress have been made in combating government FWA (fraud, waste and abuse)
Challenges:
- Local government agencies are particularly strained, grappling with increased workloads and constrained by limited resources and budgets
- A rise in fraud is a significant concern for the upcoming year, especially at the state level, highlighting the need for vigilant monitoring and preventive measures
Progress:
- Decrease in FWA incidents. There has been a notable reduction in the percentage of respondents reporting various forms of fraud, waste, and abuse, with false claims and forged documents remaining the most prevalent
- Optimistic outlook. The number of respondents who anticipate an increase in FWA over the next two years has significantly declined, though some believe that advancements in AI technology could contribute to potential increases
Efficiency as a success metric. Efficiency has emerged as a key indicator of success among government departments, especially within local governments, reflecting a shift towards more performance-oriented governance
Many themes of this years Government Fraud, Waste & Abuse Report echo issues explored in past surveys. Increasing workloads, tight budgets, loss of institutional knowledge, technological disadvantages, lack of resources, recruitment difficulties – all are part of the daily litany of challenges that government workers face when fighting FWA, regardless of whether they are federal, state of municipal employees.
Keep up-to-date with the report’s key findings to fully comprehend the magnitude and impact of fraud and waste in today’s environment.
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