The General Services Administration inspector general's office launched a five-person team to use forensic auditing techniques for finding fraud. Other agencies, including the Defense Department, NASA, and the Environmental Protection Agency, are implementing similar teams. This proactive approach uses data mining and computer analysis to identify anomalies that traditional audits might miss. The GSA team has already uncovered an embezzlement case involving a supervisory accountant indicted for stealing nearly $600,000. Experts note that while this method requires new training, it allows auditors to be more proactive rather than waiting for tips.
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