May 28, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced it is joining the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, bringing the full force of its federal procurement, technology, and operational expertise to one of the administration’s most aggressive government accountability initiatives to date.

Established under Executive Order 14395 on March 16, 2026, the Task Force, chaired by Vice President JD Vance, leads the federal government’s concerted efforts to uncover and eliminate waste, abuse, and illicit activities across federal benefit programs.

Given the Task Force’s great success, it is now leveraging GSA’s unmatched reach in acquisition, shared services, technology modernization, and federal real estate. GSA is uniquely positioned to help the Task Force detect irregularities, accelerate investigations, and safeguard taxpayer dollars.

As the engine of the federal government, GSA will play a central role in identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening oversight, and helping lead the government-wide effort to root out fraud, waste, and abuse across contracting programs.

“From dead people receiving food stamps, to billions already uncovered in Medicaid fraud, we cannot tolerate the excessive fraud that has plagued our benefits programs,” said Anti Fraud Task Force Director, Scott Brady. “We are committed to uncovering and eliminating waste, abuse, and systemic vulnerabilities that undermine these programs and take advantage of American taxpayers. GSA’s background will be instrumental in delivering President Trump’s promise to protect American taxpayers and ensure resources reach those who truly need them.”

“GSA sits at the center of the federal acquisition and contracting ecosystem, making us a critical force in the fight against fraud,” said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. “We are proud to join Vice President Vance and this Task Force to aggressively identify abuse, strengthen oversight, and protect the integrity of federal procurement. GSA will bring advanced analytical capabilities, investigative support, and cross-government coordination to help expose high-risk fraud patterns and stop bad actors from exploiting taxpayer-funded systems.”

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