National Dialogue on Innovative Tools to Prevent and Detect Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

n September 2011, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (the Recovery Board), recognizing rapid technological advancements in the commercial sector, partnered with the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) to host the National Dialogue on Innovative Tools to Prevent and Detect Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (the Dialogue). This Dialogue was part of the Recovery Board’s continuing efforts to identify and use state-of-the-art tools to enhance accountability and improve oversight of Recovery Act funds. The week-long online dialogue went live in October 2011 and allowed participants to share their ideas on tools and solutions to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in Recovery Act funded programs.