Hearing on "Safeguarding Procurement: Examining Fraud Risk Management in the Department of Defense" Before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations : United States House of Representatives , June 4 , 2025
Hearing on "Safeguarding Procurement: Examining Fraud Risk Management in the Department of Defense" Before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations : United States House of Representatives , June 4 , 2025
From the document: “Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today regarding the important topic of procurement fraud in the Department of Defense (DoD).
As the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, I lead the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), the criminal investigative arm of the DoD Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). My testimony reflects the experience of hundreds of special agents, analysts, and support staff working to expose fraud and protect the integrity of U.S. defense spending at home and abroad.
Procurement fraud is not only a financial issue—it is a national security concern. Every act of deception, whether through bribery, product substitution, or false billing, harms the readiness and effectiveness of the Department. When warfighters rely on systems compromised by greed or mismanagement, the consequences are operational, strategic, and human.
Combating this threat requires more than internal vigilance; it demands a unified national response. To protect DoD procurement processes and uphold the integrity of the nation’s defense infrastructure, we must have the full engagement and support of Congress. This important effort is not just about safeguarding budgets,— it is about protecting the men and women who serve and maintain the credibility of our national defense apparatus.”
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