Today, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC). As a signatory of the NFDC Charter, TIGTA has committed dedicated analysts and investigators to the prosecutor-led effort to strengthen interagency coordination to detect and dismantle complex fraud schemes.
“TIGTA’s participation in the National Fraud Detection Center strengthens our collective ability to identify emerging fraud schemes, connect information across agencies, and act quickly to protect taxpayers and the integrity of IRS programs,” said John Kirk, TIGTA’s Deputy Inspector General for Investigations.
The NFDC serves as a centralized, collaborative space bringing together federal law enforcement, the Inspector General community, and state partners. By joining forces with the DOJ’s Fraud Division, fellow OIGs, and federal law enforcement agencies, TIGTA’s commitment to holding accountable those who seek to defraud federal programs and abuse public trust.
"Consistent with our independent oversight mission, TIGTA has a long-standing record of working with the Department of Justice and other federal law enforcement partners when our missions intersect," said Kirk. "We look forward to strengthening that collaboration through the NFDC and contributing TIGTA’s investigative expertise to efforts to detect and eliminate fraud."