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1-2 p.m. ET  |  November 19, 2025

Members: FREE registration and opportunity to earn CPE credits

Non-Members: $174 per person (registration includes optional 1-year
NGMA membership + opportunity to earn CPE credit)
 


Fraud Controls for Ensuring Compliance with Grant Programs
Presented by Sam Caplan, Ben Bach, and Amanda Jamison, Submittable
and Kerri Stoner-Ford, US Bank



Fraud remains one of the most pressing challenges in federal, state, and local government grant programs, with federal losses estimated between $233 billion and $521 billion annually. Sophisticated schemes—including identity theft, fictitious applicants, and misrepresented eligibility—continue to exploit vulnerabilities in application and distribution processes. The COVID-19 pandemic further revealed how quickly fraudsters adapt when oversight systems are stretched.
 
This session will provide grants managers with practical ideas and strategies for addressing fraud risks. We’ll begin with an overview of how fraud manifests across government funding programs, highlighting common challenges such as decentralized oversight, insufficient verification processes, and the tension between speed and accountability.
 
Participants will then learn how Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) and Identity Verification (IDV) technologies can be integrated into the grants lifecycle to reduce fraud risk without creating unnecessary barriers for legitimate applicants. A case study with a state government and US Bank will demonstrate how the use of identity verification and secure funds distribution controls successfully prevented $2.2 million in attempted fraud.
 
The webinar will also examine the role of grants management systems (GMS) in fraud detection and monitoring, as well as how financial institutions can serve as a final safeguard in the distribution process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the most prevalent fraud risks in the grants process and where they typically occur.

  • Understand how KBA and IDV work and identify use cases for integrating them into grants workflows.

  • Understand the complementary roles of GMS and financial institutions in safeguarding funds.

  


Participants have the opportunity to earn 1 CPE credit  |  Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
To be awarded the CPE credit, participants must respond to all three of the polling questions posed during the live program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prerequisites   A basic understanding of the Uniform Guidance rules at 2 CFR 200 will assist
with this webinar.		  
Who Should Attend   Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors  
Program Level   Basic  
Advance Preparation   None  
Delivery Method   Group Internet Based
  
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend NGMA events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the event.

  
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Individuals with invoices over 90 days in arrears may be subject to suspension of membership. 

For additional information or assistance with this event including cancellations, substitutions or other program concerns or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact [email protected]

  
 
For additional information or assistance with registration, email [email protected].

 
 


National Grants Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.