I expect to hear more as the Department of Justice continues its investigations into fraud not only in Minnesota, but also in states like California. Recently, The Government Accountability Office estimated that the Federal Government loses between 233 billion and 521 billion annually due to fraud and improper payments. Let me say that again. 233 billion to 521 billion is lost every year due to fraud and improper payments of federal benefits and other public funds. (02:49–03:04)
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Asserts that the Federal Government loses between $233 billion and $521 billion annually due to fraud and improper payments.
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