Efforts to Tackle Fraud in Social Welfare Programs Gain Momentum, Experts Highlight Challenges

AI Summary:
DOGE is focusing on eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse in social welfare programs like SNAP, Social Security, and Medicaid. Andrew McClenahan, an expert in welfare fraud, discussed how the programs suffer from significant fraud, with stolen funds sometimes ending up overseas. A 2018 report on SNAP revealed how criminals set up fake businesses to launder funds from the program. Despite efforts, fraud remains largely unaddressed, but DOGE seems to be taking action. Experts argue that fraud investigations are often undermined by poor government responses and outdated systems. McClenahan calls for better oversight and updated practices to reduce fraud.

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