Federal Responsibility and Accountability for Unchecked Dereliction Act requires state officials to report fraud involving federal funds.
The Federal Responsibility and Accountability for Unchecked Dereliction Act, also known as the FRAUD Act, mandates that certain state officials report fraud warnings involving federal funds to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 180 days. A "fraud warning" is defined as a written allegation of fraud involving at least $250,000 in federal funds, supported by documentary evidence. The act also imposes penalties on officials who knowingly violate these reporting requirements or obstruct related investigations.
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