Overview

July 22
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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With the Administration advancing new federal priorities for SNAP, Medicaid and other social services programs, state agencies are facing rapid policy shifts, fiscal uncertainty and new compliance pressures. Upcoming changes that could have downstream impacts include:

· Proposed alterations to federal funding and eligibility requirements
· Increased emphasis on program integrity and accountability
· Rising threats, such as benefits fraud and cyberattacks targeting social services systems

Join Government Technology and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions for a live, one-hour briefing on the latest headlines and legislative activity shaping the future of social services delivery. We’ll explore what’s happening on Capitol Hill, what states should expect next and how to position your agency for resilience, fraud prevention and service continuity in this evolving environment.

What You’ll Learn:
· What proposed federal changes to SNAP and social services could mean for state operations
· Best practices to enhance program integrity and manage eligibility processes
· Steps to combat escalating fraud and cybersecurity risks
· Real-world agency innovations addressing operational challenges

Whether you manage administration, IT, operations, or fraud prevention, this briefing is designed to equip your team with actionable intelligence and strategies to stay ahead. Stay informed. Stay prepared.

Register now to gain insights into effectively navigating policy challenges and operational complexities.

Speakers

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Dawn Royal

Certified Welfare Fraud Investigator, Two-term Past President and Current Director of the United Council on Welfare Fraud

Dawn Royal is a Certified Welfare Fraud Investigator and two term past President of the United Council on Welfare Fraud (UCOWF) where she continues her service as a Director. Dawn has completed numerous welfare fraud investigations in different jurisdictions over the last sixteen plus years resulting in felony convictions and/or program disqualification. Prior to becoming a welfare fraud investigator, Dawn worked as a legal assistant at the United States Attorney’s Office and as a specialized paralegal for attorneys in private practice.

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Andrew McClenahan

Senior Director, Government Affairs, LexisNexis Risk Solutions | Ret. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) | Fraud and Public Assistance SME

With over 30 years of senior leadership experience, Andrew McClenahan is a distinguished expert in the fields of law enforcement, fraud prevention, and public assistance. A results-driven professional and skilled problem solver, Andrew specializes in developing and implementing industry best practices to enhance operational performance and deliver measurable outcomes. He is a trusted advisor in social services and health and human services, leveraging his decades of expertise to drive innovation and optimize benefits delivery systems. Through a collaborative and service-oriented leadership style, Andrew equips organizations to identify inefficiencies, mitigate risks, and meet their strategic goals with precision and adaptability.

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Carole Hussey — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Carole Hussey is a Senior Fellow for the Center for Digital Government. Carole is the Founder of Evolv Strategy Group, an Health and Human Services (HHS) market strategy firm. As a seasoned HHS advisor, Carole has more than twenty years of experience providing consultative services to state and local government agencies. Her depth of expertise is oriented toward transformation of cross-programmatic service delivery models, enabled by modern technology solutions. Prior to starting Evolv Strategy Group, Carole served in a number of leadership positions in national consulting firms serving the HHS market. She is on the Board of Directors for the Human Services Information Technology Advisory Group (HSITAG) and volunteers with several non-profit organizations in support of transition aged youth. Carole is a graduate of Duquesne University.

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