BREAKING NEWS: DOGE Fraud Committee Meeting

Mar 12, 2025

Guest

Kristen Koke-Leak

Guest

Ken Dieffenbach

Guest

Jennifer Wagner

Kristen Koke-Leak, managing director at the GAO, Ken Dieffenbach, executive director of PRAC, and Jennifer Wagner, Medicaid expert at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, dive into the pressing issue of federal fraud. They discuss staggering annual losses estimated at up to $531 billion. The guests emphasize the need for bipartisan cooperation and the crucial role of data and inspectors general in combatting fraud. They explore strategies for reducing improper payments, highlighting the importance of accountability and innovative approaches to safeguard taxpayer dollars.