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Tips on Avoiding DBE Fraud from the DOT, ASAP!

By Alison Jimenez

Here's a powerpoint presentation by John Long, Special Agent-in-Charge DOT Inspector General on Preventing DBE Fraud. He includes a couple of case studies for you to ponder.  Here's his thoughts on why DBE Fraud has increased:- TEA 21: increase in construction dollars has lead to an increase in DBE contractor participation -  Technology has aided fraud schemes -  Lack of oversight of DBE programs -  Inconsistency in enforcing the regulations -  Contractors have invented new and innovative schemes to commit DBE FraudI'm a bit curious as to how technology has "aided fraud schemes."  He didn't cite any examples of that in the presentation. 

Full post as published by Tanjeble on February 04, 2008 (boomark / email).