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How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Government Agencies Detect and Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Erin Hawley of Primer Technologies highlights AI's key role in detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in federal agencies, saving billions annually. AI improves oversight without adding staff.

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Erin Hawley, Chief Revenue Officer of Primer Technologies, highlights the increasing role of artificial intelligence in combating fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) within federal civilian agencies. The challenge is significant: the Government Accountability Office estimates annual losses ranging from $233 billion to $521 billion due to fraud alone. This figure likely underestimates the full scope, as some fraud types go undetected or unreported, and it does not include waste and abuse, which are even harder to measure.

AI: A Necessary Tool for Government Accountability

Traditional approaches to FWA prevention—like ethical guidelines and manual database cross-referencing—are no longer enough. Agencies face tighter budgets, increasing data volumes, and greater public demand for transparency. At the same time, many federal agencies struggle with outdated systems and shrinking staff.

AI is stepping in to fill these gaps. It enhances anomaly detection and relationship mapping, while natural language processing (NLP) scans contracts, claims, case notes, and emails to identify potential issues quickly and accurately.

“AI is becoming an essential tool in the fight,” Hawley said. “It helps protect taxpayer dollars, preserve mission integrity, and modernize oversight—without the need to increase manpower.”

Primer Technologies’ AI Solutions for FWA Prevention

Primer Technologies offers a specialized NLP engine capable of reading and understanding unstructured data. This technology identifies inconsistencies in contracts, claims, case notes, and compliance documents, helping analysts detect patterns of misuse and abuse.

Hawley notes that Primer’s AI operates effectively in sensitive federal environments, trusted at the highest levels to flag irregularities and support efficient investigations.

  • Detects fraud and abuse in complex text inputs
  • Helps trace patterns of misuse
  • Supports analysts working in secure government settings

Federal agencies seeking to improve their FWA detection capabilities can benefit from AI tools like those offered by Primer. For more on AI applications in government and training resources for AI skills, visit Complete AI Training.

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