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The Network, Inc., a technology-based company providing information lifecycle management services to assist clients in building an ethical culture, managing complex insurance claim reporting and offering superior critical incident reporting, today announced the release of its Stimulus Accountability Program. In response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the new program was created to help organizations receiving stimulus-related funds maintain proper fiscal oversight and implement internal controls designed to fight fraud, waste, abuse and misuse.

The Stimulus Accountability Program offers an integrated set of tools including a 24/7 anonymous hotline, for reporting misuse of funds. The solution also includes a comprehensive incident management system, which provides an end-to-end audit trail of every investigation to allow for tracking and compliance with the Act’s standards of accountability, and high-impact communications designed to increase awareness and prevent fraud before it happens. To learn more about the Stimulus Accountability Program and receive best practice information on reporting programs, visit www.recoveryaccountability.com.

“With more than 25 years of experience in developing programs to prevent fraud and misconduct, we are uniquely qualified to support organizations receiving stimulus-related funds,” said Luis Ramos, CEO of The Network, Inc. “With this new offering, we can partner with organizations to not only make strides in moving the economy forward, but to do so responsibly with a process that ensures accountability and transparency.”

The Network’s Stimulus Accountability Program is a comprehensive offering that will helps organizations:

• Collect information about fraud, waste, abuse and misuse via an anonymous 24/7 hotline program accessed via phone or stimulus-dedicated Web page  
• Identify and categorize incidents based on incident codes and supporting scripts specific to those stipulated in the legislation
• Maintain complete oversight of every investigation and create a dependable–and defensible–audit trail for fund-related concerns
• Communicate through compelling posters and electronic media about their commitment to economic recovery and a transparent process

The Network’s Stimulus Accountability Program represents a best practice solution that establishes sound internal controls and fosters an ethical workplace; helping organizations to mitigate risks associated with their stimulus-related contracts or grants and be positioned to move forward once the economy recovers.

For more information regarding the Stimulus Transparency Program, please visit www.recoveryaccountability.com or call 800-357-5137.