Congressman Glenn Grothman has teamed up with an Illinois Democrat to tackle federal fraud protections.
The Glenbeulah native and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi have introduced the Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, which they say will establish a government-wide training program to better equip federal employees to identify fraud risks, implement proven anti-fraud practices, and safeguard taxpayer-funded programs.
The bill specifically directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to develop standardized training across agencies and make these resources available to state and local governments that administer federal funds.
Rep. Grothman said of the measure, “Unfortunately, we’ve seen time and again that fraud in federal programs is far too common, and often preventable. The problem isn’t just bad actors; it’s a system that hasn’t kept up with the scale of the challenge.”
Rep. Krishnamoorthi added, “Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar taken away from the American people… I’m proud to partner on this effort to deliver stronger accountability and smarter oversight across government.”
