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Governor Bob Ferguson Creates Washington’s First Chief Fraud Prevention Officer
The order adds new employee trainings and a proposed expansion of the state’s False Claims Act to broaden enforcement against fraud.
- On Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order creating the state's first Chief Fraud Prevention Officer and a statewide workgroup to coordinate fraud prevention efforts across government.
- Mounting scrutiny of state agencies, including recent investigations into home daycare funding, prompted Ferguson to act amid challenging state budgets and federal funding cuts affecting government resources.
- The initiative targets four agencies—the Health Care Authority, Social & Health Services, Labor & Industries, and Children, Youth & Families—to address $37M in questioned costs flagged by audits.
- Senator Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, questioned the timing one week before Election Day, calling it a 'stalling tactic,' while agency officials pledged cooperation with the governor's office.
- The workgroup must establish a Public Funds Fraud Prevention and Accountability Framework by June 30, 2027, while Ferguson plans to propose legislation expanding the Medicaid False Claims Act.
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Governor Bob Ferguson creates Washington’s first chief fraud prevention officer
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday that creates Washington’s first chief fraud prevention officer and a statewide workgroup to coordinate how state agencies prevent fraud.
·Seattle, United States
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Gov. Ferguson appoints fraud prevention officer, GOP criticizes timing
(The Center Square) - Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Tuesday creating the state’s first Chief Fraud Prevention Officer and a statewide fraud prevention workgroup to coordinate and expand on the state’s existing fraud prevention efforts.
·Madison, United States
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Gov. Ferguson claims WA ‘takes fraud seriously,’ creates fraud watchdog after Dems attacked journalists investigating taxpayer abuse
The announcement follows months of scrutiny of Washington’s childcare subsidy system, and attacks on the journalists asking where the money went.
·Montreal, Canada
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