About this episode

The episode discusses the differences between Improper Payments and Fraud with experts from Sikich and GAO.

Episode 143: Improper Payments vs Fraud In this episode we chat with Berri Davis from Sikich and Rebecca Shea from GAO to debate the differences between Improper Payments and Fraud! Here are some links discussed on the show: ID Verification Tool: gaoinnovations.gov/id_verification/ PRAC Blueprint: Blueprint for Enhanced Program Integrity - Chapter 4: Whole-of-Government Approach GAO Anti-Fraud Resource: Our New Interactive Online Resource for Understanding and Combatting Federal Fraud | U.S. GAO Antifraud Playbook: Interactive-Treasury-Playbook.pdf

People in this episode

Guests: Berri Davis, Rebecca Shea

Topics covered

• Improper Payments
• Fraud
• Government Accountability
• Program Integrity
• Federal Fraud

Keywords

• Improper Payments
• Fraud
• GAO
• Sikich
• Program Integrity
• Federal Fraud
• ID Verification Tool

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sikich, GAO, U.S. GAO

More episodes of Accountability Talks from AGA

• Episode 151: AGA Legends – Tim Gribben · July 15, 2026 · 51 min
• Episode 149 – Leadership in Synch · December 5, 2025 · 34 min
• AGA Podcast Career Transitions · November 20, 2025 · 37 min
• AGA Podcast CEAR Program · October 22, 2025 · 33 min
• Episode 146 Charleston Chapter · September 12, 2025 · 19 min
• AGA Podcast Norbert Howard · July 9, 2025 · 41 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Accountability Talks from AGA podcast page.