Waste Fraud and Abuse

Waste Fraud and Abuse The Grant recipient is responsible for preventing, detecting, and prosecuting waste, fraud, abuse, and all other corrupt practices which occur in relation to the ARPA RWAIG project. If the Grant recipient becomes aware of allegations, evidence, or the appearance of corrupt practices, the Grant recipient shall: 1. Immediately inform the Department in writing; and 2. Promptly pursue available state and local legal, administrative, and contractual remedies. The Department may disallow costs under the Grant agreement where it is determined that such costs are related to waste, fraud, abuse or other corrupt practices. The Department may also require repayment of ARPA RWAI Grant funds paid for such costs in accordance with Rule 5.3.21.4 of these regulations.