Fraud Prevention
Should you suspect scams and frauds related to the Recovery Act, the following sources can shed light on current scams in use and the various places for you to file complaints.
- Reporting fraud, waste, or abuse in use of Recovery Funds:
Recovery.gov - Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse - Reporting fraud, waste, or abuse in use of Federal Funds:
Government Accountability Office (GAO) FraudNET - Reporting fraud, waste, or abuse in use of State Funds:
Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO) Fraud Web Site or SAO Hotline at (800) TX-AUDIT
Anti-Discrimination
Recipients of Recovery funds are subject to all anti-discrimination laws. The Department of Justice's webpage on implementing the Act provides detailed information about anti-discrimination laws and the civil rights statutes that apply to all Recovery Act funded programs. Or refer to our frequently asked question (FAQ) if you suspect discrimination is occurring in a Recovery Act funded program.