Using Technology to Improve Program Integrity & Benefit Delivery

Waste, fraud, and abuse are straining the welfare system, creating an urgent need for innovative solutions that ensure that benefits reach those who truly need them. This panel will explore new research on how digital identity can revolutionize welfare delivery by enhancing accountability and reducing inefficiencies. Experts will discuss how digital tools can verify eligibility, streamline access, and safeguard taxpayer resources while creating a more equitable and efficient system for recipients.

Session participants include:

Dan Lips, Senior Fellow, Education (K-12), FREOPP (moderator)

Linda Miller, Co-founder and Chair, Program Integrity Alliance

Aparna Mathur, Visiting Fellow, Labor Economics, FREOPP