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Oregon DMV Fraud Prevention Program Tom McClellan, DMV Administrator
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Background ◦ Program created in 2004 ◦ Collective efforts to prevent, detect and investigate incidents of DMV-related fraud ◦ Everyone at Oregon DMV plays a role
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Goal: ◦ Prevent incidents of DMV-related fraud Objectives: ◦ Develop fraud related policies and procedures ◦ Increase understanding of how DMV processes may unintentionally contribute to fraud ◦ Improve fraud prevention, detection and investigation through manager and employee training ◦ Partner with law enforcement to investigate incidents of DMV-related fraud
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Proactive prevention and detection will guide planning, policy formation and service delivery Impacts to customer service and operational efficiency will be considered when responding to fraud related risks Policies and procedures will be comprehensive and comply with applicable state and federal laws/rules Program will continue to change and adapt to new requirements as the nature of fraud activity evolves Fraud Prevention Section will support and not replace DMV managers’ responsibilities
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Purpose: FPS facilitates and supports the agency’s Fraud Prevention Program Staff: Manager, Program Coordinator, Office Assistant, Fraud Examiner, Investigators (non-sworn) Staff Responsibilities: ◦ Evaluate Fraud Prevention Program effectiveness ◦ Conduct risk assessments - DMV work processes and systems ◦ Investigate incidents of DMV-related fraud ◦ Develop fraud-related policies for DMV Management Team approval ◦ Serve on implementation teams to identify fraud related impacts to new systems and work processes
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Fraud Investigation TypesNumber of Investigations Facial Recognition System (FRS)319 * It’s Not Me100 Vehicle Title and Registration104 DL/ID Fraud59 Internal Fraud3 Multiple Categories10 “Other”3 Bribery1 CDL Fraud1 TOTAL : 600 * FRS Cases: 1,087 since September ‘08
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Policy Statement ◦ Comply with state and department policies and procedures ◦ Take appropriate administrative action against employees ◦ Involve law enforcement when appropriate Purpose ◦ Provide guidance to managers in responding to internal fraud Guidelines/Philosophy ◦ Share information with only those who have a need to know – discretion is a key principle ◦ Management decides what information is shared with employees at the conclusion of the investigation
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Early Stages of an Investigation ◦ Don’t talk to employees involved ◦ Keep the investigation quiet to avoid alerting suspected employees and to prevent damage to innocent employees ◦ Oregon Department of Justice and law enforcement may be contacted to conduct a criminal investigation, if appropriate First Stage in Responding ◦ Notify supervisor (Section or Region Manager) ◦ Gather needed information and evaluate the situation ◦ Determine worse-case scenario ◦ Consult with DMV Human Resources Manager & Fraud Prevention Manager, if appropriate
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New Employee Orientation ◦ Fraud Prevention Program Brochure ◦ Data Breach Policy Fraud Prevention Newsletter FEWS Alerts Management Team Meetings & Briefings
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Small Field Offices ◦ Scope: Observe work processes Review policies and procedures ◦ Risks/Recommendations: Identified 39 risks and made 27 recommendations Automate posting of knowledge test scores Regularly rotate employees between field offices Conduct unannounced audits by region managers Install video cameras Replace bank deposit bags
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Social Security Numbers ◦ Scope: Employee use of SSN to complete customer transactions Observe work processes Review policies and procedures ◦ Risks/Recommendations: Identified 17 risks and made 37 recommendations Remove SSN field from forms when not required Secure access to Microfilm Unit Remove SSN from reports when not required Display truncated version on computer screens (last four digits)
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Investigatory Tools ◦ FastData Skip Tracing Tool ◦ Oregon Judicial Information Network (OJIN) ◦ Facebook & Internet ◦ Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) ◦ ACL Data Mining Software Prevention & Detection Methods ◦ Establish a “perception of detection” ◦ Conduct unannounced field office audits ◦ Require separation of duties whenever practical
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Manager reports suspected breach ◦ Intranet-based form is available After verifying an actual breach, DMV Record Services notifies all affected customers in writing ◦ Recommend customers monitor financial accounts and obtain copy of credit report ◦ Customer may place freeze on credit files ◦ Special DMV phone number is provided to customers impacted by data breach
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Skimming Schemes ◦ Late Title Presentation Fees ◦ Replacement License Fees Driver License Fraud Scheme ◦ Collusion with external parties to provide driver licenses to undocumented immigrants
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FRS Investigations ◦ Case files delivered to DOJ investigators weekly Federal investigations – SSA & U.S. Department of State Internal/external fraud investigations ◦ Good response to requests for assistance DMV/LE Coordinating Committee ◦ Quarterly meetings to discuss topics of mutual interest
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Evaluate DMV Fraud Prevention Program ◦ Assess progress toward program objectives ◦ Address issues identified ◦ Consider recommendations to improve
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