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GAO-23-106669 1 (2023-09-12)

handle is hein.gao/gaopdm0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Why This Matters FraudNet's primary mission is to facilitate the reporting of complaints of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds. It also supports GAO audits and investigations. This product provides a public report of FraudNet's activities for fiscal year 2022. FraudNet Processed 10,371 Complaints in Fiscal Year 2022 The public, including government employees and contractors, submitted 10,371 complaints in fiscal year 2022. As shown in the figure below, the number of complaints FraudNet processed in fiscal year 2022 was substantially greater than each of the previous 2 fiscal years. Of the total complaints received in fiscal year 2022, FraudNet referred 1,239 complaints to other agencies, including the Department of Justice. Number of complaints 10,000 1,7 8,000 6,000 4,000 4.349 2.921 2,000 0 2020 2021 Fiscal year Total complaints Referred complaints Source: GAO analysis of FraudNet data GAO-23-106669 Source: GAO (information); Icons-Studio/stock-adobe.com (icons). I GAO-23-106669 September 2023 FraudNet's Investigative Research Analysts reviewed every complaint received and evaluated it for merit and timeliness. The complaints included government subsidy fraud, ethics/conflict of interest/misconduct, and contractor/grantee fraud. More than half of the complaints received in fiscal year 2022 resulted from social media campaigns wherein complainants submitted form letters alleging the same fraud. In instances of repeated complaints, such as the form letters, FraudNet submitted a single referral to the relevant agency for action. FraudNet makes many referrals to federal Offices of Inspector General. However, depending on the nature of the complaint, FraudNet may make referrals to other federal agencies, as well as state and local entities. Upon receipt of a referral, the receiving agency determines how they will address the complaint. FraudNet Analysts Provided Research Support to GAO Audits and Investigations FraudNet analysts supported approximately 40 requests from GAO teams conducting audits and investigations in fiscal year 2022. These requests involved analysts researching individuals and businesses in investigative databases. For example, FraudNet conducted research on registered lobbyists to inform GAO's mandated annual review of compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. GAO-23-106669 FraudNet Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2022

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