White House Establishes Task Force to Combat Fraud in Federal Benefits Programs

Earlier this week, the President issued an Executive Order (EO) establishing a White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Benefits Programs. Chaired by the Vice President, the Task Force reflects a broader policy effort to strengthen oversight of federally funded benefits programs administered by states and localities, with a focus on eligibility verification, payment integrity, and coordinated enforcement across agencies.... By: Wiley Rein LLP