Program Integrity
The Acting Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor is urging governors to take immediate steps to address ongoing risks of unemployment insurance (UI) fraud, signaling continued concern about vulnerabilities in state-administered benefit…
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it has recovered more than $512 million in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims and returned those funds to the U.S. Treasury. This release highlights this ongoing federal effort to identify…
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs are exploring new ways to improve services while helping staff meet growing demands. This MDRC video examines how organizations can thoughtfully evaluate artificial intelligence (AI) tools…
Accurate reporting is essential for understanding program performance and meeting federal reporting requirements. This Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Feedback Report from the TANF Data Portal Knowledge Center explains how…
The American Public Human Services Association hosted a webinar in June 2026 that focused on how better system design could prevent childcare subsidy issues before they occurred, rather than reacting after the fact. The webinar explored how…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves over 40 million Americans annually, and SNAP program integrity involves multiple federal and state responsibilities, including eligibility verification, payment accuracy oversight, fraud…