WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is asking the public to report suspected misuse of federal funds, launching a new alert system aimed at identifying fraud involving tax-exempt organizations, businesses, and individuals.
What This Means for You
- You can report suspected misuse of federal funds to the IRS
- Whistleblowers may receive up to 30 percent of recovered funds
- Reports can include fraud, misuse of grants, or improper payments
The agency issued a Whistleblower Alert highlighting concerns about potential fraud and misuse of federal grants, marking a new effort to identify high-risk areas and gather information from people with direct knowledge of violations.
The IRS Whistleblower Program allows individuals to submit information using Form 211, a formal application for a monetary award tied to enforcement actions.
What the IRS Is Looking For
Officials said the alert focuses on potential misconduct involving federal funds and tax-exempt entities.
Examples include false statements in grant applications, diversion of funds for personal use, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and improper payments to insiders or related parties…