Get ahead of federal audits: State and local strategies

Federal oversight bodies are increasing scrutiny of fraud, waste, and abuse in grant-funded programs, raising the stakes for state and local agencies managing HUD, FEMA, and other federal grants. Agencies need effective ways to assess fraud risk, strengthen financial safeguards, and build readiness before an audit begins.

Join ICF experts on November 17 for practical guidance on building a right-sized fraud risk management framework.

We’ll cover: 

• What increased Office of Inspector General (OIG) scrutiny means for recipients of federal funding 
• How to identify, assess, prioritize, and document fraud risks across grant programs
• How to use HUD OIG resources and templates to structure a fraud risk management framework 
• Ways to strengthen controls, monitoring, and audit readiness without overburdening staff 

Register to learn how a proactive approach can strengthen program integrity, improve audit readiness, and support better financial management.