Government agencies face considerable challenges when trying to prevent fraud, waste and abuse which not only cost taxpayers money but also have a negative impact on funding and government programs. Fraud and abuse come in many forms, such as false claims eligibility and filings, bribery, conflicts of interest, theft, electronic misconduct, unsubstantiated and improper payments, and misuse of equipment and supplies.

Some of the challenges agencies face when combating fraud, waste and abuse while ensuring funding accountability include:

1. Meeting the demands of maintaining growing infrastructures
2. Developing standards for proactive and effective fraud prevention, detection, deterrence and prosecution
3. Addressing fraud and abuse threats with fewer resources
4. Developing strategies and reengineering processes to prevent or catch fraudulent claims before they are paid and swiftly and fully investigating claims that may appear fraudulent
5. Defining best investigative, audit, and oversight practices
6. Implementing strategic performance management processes to monitor performance metrics, and analyze program effectiveness and efficiency in combating fraud, waste and abuse.

The escalating growth in the volume of data, agencies face the challenge of standardizing and effectively managing critical information.

Protiviti Related Solutions:

1. Enterprise Risk Assessment
2. Governance, Risk & Compliance Services
   - OMB A-123 - Internal Controls
   - OMB A-130 - FISMA
3. Identity & Access Management 
4. Information Assurance