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HR 8428

Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act

119th Congress Introduced by Glenn Grothman and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a government-wide antifraud and improper payments training program for federal staff and eligible state/local/tribal entities to reduce fraud and strengthen controls.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Bill Summary · HR 8428

Summary of H.R. 8428 (119th Congress) – Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a mandatory, government-wide antifraud and improper payment prevention training program for Federal program administrators.
  • Make the training available to State, local (including U.S. Territories), and Tribal entities that administer Federally funded programs.
  • Improve identification of fraud and improper payments, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting and oversight across federal programs.

Key Provisions

1) Creation of a Government-Wide Training Program

  • Adds a new section (§4122) to Chapter 41 of Title 5 U.S.C. to establish the Federal Government-wide antifraud and improper payment prevention training program (the “Program”).
  • Stewardship: The Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), will establish and maintain the Program.

2) Curriculum Requirements

The Program must include comprehensive instruction on:
- Identifying and assessing fraud and improper payment risks in Federal programs.
- Using resources and frameworks, including:
- GAO’s Framework for Managing Fraud Risks in Federal Programs.
- OMB Circular A-123 and its appendices.
- Treasury’s Anti-Fraud Playbook.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Digital Identity Guidelines.
- Data analytics tools for agency program administration.
- Utilizing Treasury systems and tools (e.g., Do Not Pay, other payment, account, and payee validation programs, and government-wide antifraud data-sharing programs).
- Reporting mechanisms for suspected fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Establishing and using internal controls to prevent improper payments and fraud.

3) Mandatory Participation and Certification

  • Agency heads must ensure that certain personnel complete the Program within specified timelines:
    • Roles covered: program administrator, program officer, financial administrator/manager, disbursement certifying official (under 31 U.S.C. § 3528), auditing official, grants manager, or similar oversight positions.
    • Initial completion: within 180 days of appointment or, for current occupants at the effective date, within 180 days of enactment.
    • Ongoing: at least once every two years thereafter.
  • OPM must provide a system to certify completion and maintain records of certifications.

4) Availability to State, Local, and Tribal Administrators

  • The Treasury Secretary must make the Program available to state (including DC), local (including U.S. territories), and Tribal government employees who administer Federally funded programs.
  • Technical Assistance: Treasury will offer assistance to integrate the Program into the administrative frameworks of these entities.
  • Optional federal grant condition: Agencies may require State, local, or Tribal administrators to complete the Program as a condition of Federal grants or awards.

5) Reporting and Accountability

  • A biennial reporting requirement: Within two years of enactment and annually thereafter, Treasury and OMB (in consultation with OPM) must report to:
    • House Committee on Oversight and Reform
    • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
    • Include participation rates and an assessment of the Program’s effectiveness in reducing fraud.

6) Funding

  • Authorization of appropriations: $5,000,000 per fiscal year, starting FY 2027 and continuing thereafter, to be used by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service to administer the Program.

7) Effective Date and Regulations

  • The Act generally takes effect 180 days after enactment.
  • Regulations may be issued by the Treasury Secretary to implement the training program.

Who Is Affected

  • Federal employees in roles related to program administration, financial management, auditing, disbursement certification, grants management, and other oversight functions.
  • State, local, and Tribal entities that administer Federally funded programs (optionally, if required by a federal grant terms).
  • Agencies that administer federal programs and financial assistance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: April 22, 2026.
  • Committee consideration/markup: April 29, 2026.
  • Effective date: generally 180 days after enactment.
  • Initial training deadline: within 180 days of appointment or enactment for current holders.
  • Ongoing training: at least every two years.
  • Reporting: first report due within two years after enactment, then annually.

Practical Implications

  • Creates a centralized, standardized antifraud training framework drawing on GAO, OMB, Treasury, NIST, and data analytics resources.
  • Encourages consistent prevention practices across federal and, potentially, non-federal partners receiving federal funds.
  • Establishes certification records to track compliance and program participation.
  • Provides a dedicated funding stream to support implementation and ongoing administration.

Note: This summary reflects the bill text as introduced and amended in committee; subject to further legislative action, amendments, or changes in final enacted language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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