The Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General (DoD IG), recently launched a new Internet Web site titled “Fraud Indicators in Procurement and Other Defense Activities”. 

The Web site was developed with the assistance of more than 35 DoD agencies and components, as well as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.The Web site has 40 fraud scenarios and indicators in 10 major topic areas such as contracting/procurement, healthcare, worker’s compensation, and in-theater operations.  Additional resources include fraud guidance for auditors, fraud handbooks developed by DoD and other Federal agencies, information on upcoming fraud training opportunities, and useful links.  An interactive “Test Your Fraud IQ” link was recently added for those interested in getting feedback on their knowledge of fraud, waste, and abuse.  The page will be updated periodically with new “Fraud IQ“ tests, fraud scenarios, and indicators.  The DoD IG is currently working on a fraud dictionary for the Web site which will include information on common fraud terms and schemes.  Web site visitors are encouraged to submit comments, provide feedback, or submit a fraud scenario.