Fraud Isn't Free Act mandates corrective actions, budget reductions, and employee dismissals when fraud is committed against state programs.

The Fraud Isn't Free Act requires state agencies to take corrective actions when fraud is committed against programs they administer. This includes developing corrective action plans, freezing enrollment in affected programs, reducing agency budgets, and dismissing employees involved in the fraud. The act also mandates that state budget forecasts incorporate the impact of fraud. The act defines fraud as intentional acts to deceive for financial gain, including knowingly submitting false information. The act's provisions remain in effect until July 1, 2027.

Fraud Isn't Free Act mandates corrective actions, budget reductions, and employee dismissals when fraud is committed against state programs.

The Fraud Isn't Free Act requires state agencies to take corrective actions when fraud is committed against programs they administer. This includes developing corrective action plans, freezing enrollment in affected programs, reducing agency budgets, and dismissing employees involved in the fraud. The act also mandates that state budget forecasts incorporate the impact of fraud. The act defines fraud as intentional acts to deceive for financial gain, including knowingly submitting false information. The act's provisions remain in effect until July 1, 2027.