Fraud Prevention

Fraud forces all Texans to pay more for goods and services, including the critical services provided by government to those in need. Governor Perry believes that all state agencies and employees have a responsibility to prevent, detect and eliminate fraud. Texas has implemented several successful fraud prevention programs, but opportunities for improvement still exist.

Government Fraud Task System

• Agency Self-evaluation Tool/Survey - Due January 31, 2006
• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers [106KB MSWord]

Press Releases

• Jan. 12, 2005 - Gov. Perry Calls for Inspector Generals at State Agencies
• July 12, 2004 - Gov. Perry Directs State Agencies to Focus on Eliminating Fraud

Other Information

• Radio Address - July 15, 2004 [2MB MP3] [Transcript]
• Executive Order 36
• Fact Sheet
• Examples
• Transmittal Letter re Fraud Prevention [41KB MSWord]
• Key Components of a Fraud Prevention and Detection Program [64KB MSWord]
• Fraud Risk Assessment [61KB MSWord]
• Best Practices for the Prevention and Detection of Fraud [177KB MSWord]
• Text of Gov. Rick Perry’s Remarks To Texas Association of Broadcasters