GAOverview: FraudNet Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2025

Summary

What GAO Found In fiscal year 2025 FraudNet processed over 9,350 allegations and referred about 3,100 of these to various organizations for further inquiry. FraudNet also conducted over 900 queries of commercial and law enforcement databases to assist GAO audits and investigations. FraudNet Processed over 9,350 Allegations In FY 2025, FraudNet processed over 9,350 allegations received from the public, as well as government employees and contractors. Of these, FraudNet referred about 3,100 to other entities for potential action, including investigation. FraudNet referred allegations to over 60 entities, including the Offices of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human Services, Justice, and Veterans Affairs. FraudNet’s Investigative Research Analysts (IRA) review and document each allegation received. If IRAs determine an allegation should be referred elsewhere, they send it to federal OIGs or other federal, state, and local entities for potential action. The receiving entities determine whether and how they will address the allegation. To avoid duplication of efforts, FraudNet generally does not refer allegations when the complainant indicates that the matter has already been submitted to another entity. GAO does not independently investigate allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse submitted to FraudNet. Instead, FraudNet records all allegations in its case management system and makes them available to inform ongoing or future GAO work. FraudNet IRAs Provided Research Support to GAO Audits and Investigations In FY 2025, FraudNet conducted over 900 queries of commercial and law enforcement databases to support 10 GAO audits and investigations. For example, information from FraudNet queries aided GAO investigators when they made covert calls to ineligible providers with a history of billing insurance carriers participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. As discussed in the April 2026 report (GAO-26-108139), these calls identified instances when ineligible providers were willing to accept patients with FEHB insurance, demonstrating ongoing fraud and improper payment risks within the program. FraudNet IRAs do not alter any information submitted via the Online Complaint Form. When necessary, IRAs may contact complainants to request additional information. GAO cannot accept classified information through the Online Complaint Form. Please call 1-800-424-5454 for guidance on submitting allegations that involve classified information. Why This Matters FraudNet’s primary mission is to facilitate the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds. It also supports GAO audits and investigations. This is a summary of FraudNet’s activities for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse FraudNet’s preferred method for receiving allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement involving unclassified information is the Online Complaint Form. The form’s prepopulated questions guide complainants in providing the key elements IRAs need to effectively assess and, as appropriate, refer allegations. The form is always available and allows complainants to upload supporting documentation at the time of submission. For more information, contact Howard Arp at arpj@gao.gov.