Federal Legislation and Policy Updates
This framework helps TANF agency leaders understand and implement separation of duties—a critical fraud prevention control required by federal regulations. TANF agency leaders can use it to:
- Understand why separation of duties matters for program integrity;
- Review the national context and real financial…
This guide helps TANF leaders and staff understand the full spectrum of potential fraud risks relevant to programs funded with TANF funds. TANF leaders and staff can use it to:
- Build collective fraud risk knowledge across your agency;
- Understand whether risks are person-based, system-based, or hybrid;
- Apply the WHO-HOW-WHAT…
These visual guides support TANF agencies in proactively identifying, preventing, and mitigating fraud risks before they escalate to federal oversight. Grounded in the findings of GAO Report 25-107290, these resources address specific vulnerabilities in TANF fraud risk management and translate those insights into practical tools. By implementing these strategies,…
This toolkit is designed for state TANF administrators, budget officers, and financial reporting staff responsible for completing ACF-196R narrative requirements. It includes three standalone resources that complement the official ACF-196R instructions by providing practical tools and examples to improve narrative quality.
These resources are designed to…