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Crime, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
  • Recommendation Number: 2026-LA-1001-001-A
  • Status: Open
  • Date Issued: January 06, 2026

Evaluate and enhance its fraud risk management activities by incorporating fraud risk management practices that are in alignment with the best practices identified in GAO’s A Framework for Managing Fraud Risks in Federal Programs and Chief Financial Officers Council’s Antifraud Playbook.

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2026-LA-1001 | January 06, 2026

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    2026-LA-1001-001-B

    Obtain training or technical assistance on the implementation of fraud risk management practices consistent with the Internal Control Integrated Framework, issued by COSO.