Federal Fraud Concerns Highlighted in Illinois and New York Programs
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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What happened
A Foundation for Government Accountability report estimates that improper payments by the federal government have totaled about $3 trillion since 2003. The report states that fraud against federal programs now runs about $521 billion a year, which is seven percent of Washington's spending. The report's author, Liesel Crocker, noted that many federal programs frequently fail to double-check applicant information.
Why it matters
The high volume of improper payments raises concerns about the efficiency of federal spending and the risk of taxpayer losses. The report suggests that states and Congress need to build on anti-fraud efforts, including those supported by Donald Trump.
States including California, New York, and Illinois are facing issues regarding owed federal funds and improper payments.
Who's involved
- IllinoisState facing fraud concerns regarding federal programs.
- New YorkState facing fraud concerns regarding federal programs.
- Donald TrumpFigure whose anti-fraud efforts are applauded by the report.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- IllinoisSpeculative
Could face risks to federal funding due to regulatory action.
- New YorkSpeculative
Could face risks to federal funding due to regulatory action.
- Department of Health & Human ServicesSpeculative
Could see increased operational costs due to federal anti-fraud scrutiny.
- Minnesota Department of Human ServicesSpeculative
Might face higher compliance and auditing costs due to increased federal scrutiny.
How this reaches others
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Part of
States including California, New York, and Illinois are facing issues regarding owed federal funds and improper payments.Also in this story
- Office uncovered staggering fraud and high spending issues in Medicare/Medicaid across multiple states including New Jersey, Minnesota, New York, California, and Illinois.
- Governor Shapiro directs cost-effective capital while statutory timelines conclude regarding Illinois and New Jersey.
- States including Illinois, D.C., California, and New Jersey joined a coalition to sue DHS over withheld FEMA grant funds.
- US Dept of Labor demands action against state fraud in North Carolina, while Dave Boliek criticizes state leaders.
The entities involved
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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New York
state of the United States of America
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)