Washington, DC - If you want to know what really happens to government funds, ask Jenniffer F. Wilson. For over three decades, Wilson has been the steady hand and sharp mind behind some of the most incisive federal audits and government oversight initiatives in America. From tackling international fraud in Afghanistan and Ukraine to helping U.S. agencies streamline grant management, Wilson’s career as a Government Fraud and Accountability expert is marked by an unrelenting pursuit of transparency and good government. Today, as she navigates the private sector with Allocore, she continues to pioneer smarter solutions for grant management, oversight, and fraud prevention, proving that a vigilant auditor never truly retires.

From her beginnings as a federal performance auditor, Wilson discovered an aptitude for identifying fraud, waste, and abuse buried in the gray areas of federal and state programs. “Not everyone has that critical mindset or the drive to look beyond the black and white,” Wilson explains. “It’s about being objective, independent, and diligent in pursuing how funds are actually being used.”

Her rich experience ranges from tenure in federal Inspectors General offices to the Government Accountability Office’s Center for Audit Excellence, culminating in her leadership on financial management, grant management reforms and anti-fraud controls. In her current roles, Wilson leverages her expertise to bridge technology and oversight, working alongside engineers to create streamlined processes, increased transparency, and robust fraud controls in grant management.

A Global Perspective on Fraud and Oversight

Wilson’s recent work took her to Ukraine and Poland in 2024, where she trained Ukrainian internal auditors and engaged with anti-fraud and corruption organizations, think tanks, and Ukrainian government officials implementing digital transformation for the Ukraine reconstruction effort. “Ukraine has long faced corruption challenges. My focus was empowering local auditors with best practices and tools to detect and prevent fraud, particularly as billions in international aid flow into reconstruction projects,” says Wilson. “Giving them the methodology, not just the answers, helps them develop sustainable, homegrown solutions.”

Throughout her career, Wilson has spotted patterns: rampant identity fraud (especially during the pandemic), misuse of federal grant funds at the sub-recipient level, and the exploitation of shell companies for improper gain. “The biggest issue is often not the technology, but the lack of effective vetting and operating procedures,” she notes. “We need to catch fraud before the money goes out the door, not after. That’s the shift we desperately need.”

She highlights the importance of digital tools for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and the necessity of combining new technologies with strong ethical frameworks. “Government waste often stems from duplication, poor internal controls, and lack of follow-through on audit recommendations. The answer isn’t just more tech, it’s about responsible implementation and a renewed commitment to ethics and best practices.”

Wilson is vocal about the risks and responsibilities accompanying the digital transformation of government. She advocates for transparency from both government and big tech, stressing the importance of safeguarding personal data and resisting solutions that merely shift risks without addressing root causes. “Digital ID isn’t a panacea if the underlying verification and privacy issues remain unsolved,” she warns.

Looking Ahead: Building Better Systems and Inspiring Change

As Wilson supports the launch of groundbreaking grant management technology and consults on major federal contracts, her focus remains constant: making a difference every day. “My mission is to build systems that genuinely prevent fraud and waste, while making it easier for those who do the right thing. I want my work to inspire positive change, both inside and outside government.”

Ideal Clients and Future Ambitions

Wilson welcomes partnerships with federal agencies, grant-making organizations, technology firms, and international entities seeking practical, ethical, and effective solutions to fraud and accountability challenges. She remains committed to innovation, whether developing new oversight systems, advising on digital transformation, or training the next generation of integrity-driven auditors.

About Jenniffer F. Wilson

Jenniffer F. Wilson is a Government Fraud and Accountability Consultant with over 30 years of experience in federal oversight, performance auditing, grant management, and fraud and internal audit training. She has collaborated with U.S. and international agencies, including the Government Accountability Office, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, and private sector technology innovators. Wilson is based in Washington, DC, and is currently supporting federal clients through innovative grant management solutions.



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