Government agencies must be vigilant in preventing fraud when a business is initially created and throughout the life cycle of that businesses’ account.
The official creation of a business starts with government agencies. Even in normal times, criminals need the approval of these agencies to establish fraudulent businesses. In the present environment, the risk is even greater. Oversight experts warn that business-focused stimulus funds are highly susceptible to fraud and abuse.
Download our ‘Vetting businesses: six tips to protect your agency—and the public—from fraud in today’s digital environment’ tip sheet to learn how to protect your agency from fraud during vulnerable times.