Program payment withholding provided for credible allegation of fraud, grant management provisions changed, and program integrity reports required.

Summary

The law authorizes agency heads to pause payments to program participants for up to 60 days if there is credible evidence of fraud, while requiring advance notice, a chance to submit evidence, and an appeal process. It also sets rules for how fraud‑related data are classified and disclosed, and calls for program‑integrity reports and updates to grant‑management provisions. The measure aims to protect public funds and improve oversight.

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