About UsProgram integrity helps government to be the best version of itself.Total estimated fraud losses to the government ranged from $233 billion to $521 billion over five years ending in 2022. ^^ Lighting the way. Together. ^^ It's not all doom and gloom! There are many people and organizations working to strengthen program integrity and ensure government programs deliver for all of us. ^^ PIA brings these diverse voices together to navigate toward the next generation of program integrity and fraud prevention. Through alliances, we aim to amplify evidence-based, data-informed approaches that are nonpartisan and balance competing policy goals.Program Integrity AlliancePIA_6f6238fa-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea00AmericansOnly 23% of Americans trust the government.PIA CommunitiesProgram integrity and fraud prevention are primarily the responsibility of policymakers and civil servants in charge of designing and delivering government programs. Our main aim is to support these people at federal and state levels in the United States.PolicymakersCivil ServantsIntegrity ActorsOur work is also relevant and will rely on engagement with a broader community of 'integrity actors' across sectors, including academia, industry, and nonprofit organizations. AcademiaIndustryNonprofit OrganizationsPIA TeamLinda MillerChair | Co-Founder ^^ Linda Miller is a national authority on fraud prevention and detection, with over 16 years of experience in both public and private sectors. Currently, Linda is the CEO of Audient Group, a consultancy that delivers cutting-edge antifraud solutions to commercial and government clients. Linda served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee and led the Government Accountability Office’s development of the Fraud Risk Management Framework. ^^ Linda's influential work extends to the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Fraud Risk Management Guide and contributing to the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act. A sought-after speaker and media commentator, she has testified before Congress and been featured in outlets like NBC News and Business Insider.Gavin UgaleExecutive Director | Co-Founder ^^ Gavin has spent his career advancing public sector integrity, accountability, and transparency in the United States and globally. At the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, he pioneered the work to modernize integrity and anti-corruption efforts through the innovative use of technology and data in collaboration with governments in Europe and Latin America. He helped shape global standards like the OECD’s Recommendation on Public Integrity and benchmarks like the Public Integrity Indicators. Prior to his time at the OECD, Gavin served at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in Washington, D.C. He designed and authored the GAO's Fraud Risk Management Framework and advocated for its inclusion in the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act. ^^ Early in his career, Gavin served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, where he co-founded a civic engagement nonprofit and launched a national initiative to "bridge the digital divide" for underserved youth. He began his journey in program integrity over 20 years ago, working on the frontlines of a nonprofit in Oregon to distribute federal, state, and local grants that supported low-income communities.Matthew HarrisSenior fellow | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE For integrity (ai4i) ^^ Matthew is a seasoned leader in data science and artificial intelligence, with over 20 years of experience spanning software development, product management, and advanced data-driven strategies. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles in data science in different sectors and organizations, including Data Kind and ION Group. He consults for non-profits and international organizations, such as the World Food Program, where his expertise in applying cutting-edge AI techniques is helping organizations safely and effectively adopt these technologies to further their social impact. ^^ Matthew is deeply committed to ethical and responsible AI, believing in its potential to empower non-profits and public sector organizations in solving complex societal challenges. His work has consistently focused on building impactful, mission-driven data products that align with organizational values and priorities, with a focus on technology for social good. ^^ Matthew holds a BSc in Astronomy and a PhD in Physics from University College London. In his spare time, he enjoys astrophotography, capturing the wonders of the night sky from the snowy landscapes of Vermont. ^^ As a Senior Fellow for PIA's AI4I initiative, Matthew is developing AI-powered tools to support research and analysis of public data, including a large language model designed to identify opportunities to strengthen program integrity and prevent fraud.A society where every government action achieves its intended impact_6f623a8a-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea00To strengthen integrity and data-driven fraud prevention in the U.S. for a more trustworthy, effective, and efficient government_6f623b8e-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea00IntegrityProgram integrity helps government deliver meaningful outcomes for individuals, businesses, and communities. ^^ It consists of the policies, practices, tools, and collaboration needed to safeguard taxpayer resources from fraud, corruption, waste, and abuse.TechnologyInvestments in technology and data to prevent fraud are critical for modernizing program integrity and enhancing the efficiency of government service delivery. DataTrustworthinessEffective and efficient program integrity builds trust in government. Fraud erodes it. EffectivenessEfficiencyImpactResearchGenerate insights to manage integrity risks while managing results_6f623bfc-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea001PolicymakersPractitionersIntegrity LabThe Integrity Lab embodies our commitment as a "do tank." It is our hub for leveraging technology, data, and AI in ways that are helpful and have real-world applications for our communities.We advance independent research with a "do tank" focus on generating actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners to manage integrity risks while managing results.Data & AIExplore the potential for data and AI to support program integrity and fraud prevention_6f623c60-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea001.1Artificial Intelligence for Integrity (AI4I) ^^ AI4I explores the potential for data and AI to support program integrity and fraud prevention. AI4I prioritizes the development of tools instead of papers, in collaboration with data scientists and practitioners. ^^ Our first effort is the development of AI-powered tools for analyzing public data and documents that are relevant for assessing the effectiveness of program integrity and fraud prevention in government today.BenchmarksInform a strategic, results-oriented, and data-driven approach to fraud prevention_6f623cce-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea001.2Fraud Prevention Benchmark (FPB) ^^ The FPB is a tool that helps government programs and others to identify challenges and priorities for strengthening program integrity and fraud prevention. It will provide reference point for continuous improvement and internal benchmarking. ^^ The FPB draws from public reports and leading practices that inform a strategic, results-oriented, and data-driven approach to fraud prevention.FellowshipsCollaborate with researchers to drive evidence-based improvements to program integrity and fraud prevention in government_6f623d3c-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea001.3ResearchersIntegrity Fellowship ~ We collaborate with researchers to drive evidence-based improvements to program integrity and fraud prevention in government. We aim to generate ideas that people who work in government can act on, without getting bogged down in admiring the problems. Our research falls under three main priorities.Technology & DataAdvance the use of technology and data for fraud prevention in government_6f623da0-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea001.4Innovation and use of data ^^ We advance the use of technology and data for fraud prevention in government. Our research explores how best to do that, taking into account legal, policy, and operational perspectives. Topics of interest include AI case studies, cost-benefit analyses, and data-driven fraud prevention to reduce administrative burden.AdvocacyAdvocate for laws and policies to strengthen fraud prevention_6f623e18-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea002We advocate for commonsense laws and policies to strengthen fraud prevention in a digital age that balance competing priorities, and identify complementary ones.Legislative AgendaBuild a legislative policy agenda to strengthen fraud prevention and program integrity in a digital age_6f623e90-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea002.1Laws, policies, and tensions We are building a legislative policy agenda to strengthen fraud prevention and program integrity in a digital age in ways that account for competing policy goals. Topics of interest include balancing data sharing with data privacy, as well as addressing tensions between control and innovation.EngagementRally nonpartisan efforts for integrity and against fraud_6f623f08-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea003PolicymakersPractitionersResearchersWe engage policymakers, practitioners, and researchers while rallying collective, nonpartisan efforts for integrity and against fraud.GrantsExplore how governments can protect Federal grant programs_6f623f80-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea003.1State GovernmentsFederal grant programs ~ Federal grant programs administered by state governments have an enormous impact and on peoples' lives. But they also pose high risks for fraud given the huge amount of taxpayer money that goes through them. Our research will explore how governments can protect these programs better. Topics of interest include fraud in unemployment insurance, Medicaid, and emergency grant programs.AlliancesConvene multi-disciplinary roundtables_6f624084-a3a2-11ef-896a-36631883ea003.2PractitionersResearchersBuilding Alliances ~ We will convene multi-disciplinary roundtables with practitioners and researchers across sectors to share challenges and promote collective efforts.2024-11-15https://programintegrity.org/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net