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Subject: RE: [Fwd: mapinfo v esri, and fraud detection]
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 10:44:18 -0700
From: Rothal, Jeff USA <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
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RE: the GIS & fraud discussion--I found this by searching LexisNexis.
I've excerpted what seems to be the most relevant portion. (RMA stands
for Risk Management Agency.):
Copyright 2003 FDCH e-Media, Inc.
(f/k/a Federal Document Clearing House, Inc.)
Federal Document Clearing House Congressional Testimony
May 22, 2003 Thursday
SECTION: CAPITOL HILL HEARING TESTIMONY
LENGTH: 3947 words
COMMITTEE: HOUSE AGRICULTURE
SUBCOMMITTEE: GENERAL FARM COMMODITIES
HEADLINE: STATE OF CROP INSURANCE INDUSTRY
TESTIMONY-BY: ROSS J. DAVIDSON, JR.,, ADMINISTRATOR, RISK MANAGEMENT
AGENCY
AFFILIATION: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
[snip]
RMA is upgrading its Geographic Information System (GIS), using current
mapping and imagery technology, and infrared data to assist in making
compliance determinations. For example, RMA began monitoring the lay
down of raisins from the air using aerial infrared images in combination
with field visits by RMA personnel to deter potential crop insurance
abuse due to low prices and other market conditions. In combination with
favorable weather conditions, these efforts resulted in maintaining a
very low loss ratio on approximately 400, 000 acres of raisins. Now, RMA
is looking at further integrating imagery technology into its data
mining effort to reduce and prevent fraud.
GIS provides timely and historical imagery analysis of individual fields
and tracts. A GIS workstation has been established in every regional and
compliance office using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
software. RMA is also working with business partners, private industry
and other government agencies to enhance our GIS technology. These
combined efforts provide additional help in preventing, deterring and
prosecuting crop insurance fraud through information technology.
[snip]
Jeff Rothal
Research Assistance & Instruction Librarian
Naval Postgraduate School
Dudley Knox Library (Code 013)
Monterey CA 93943 U.S.A.
phone (831) 656-2344
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Subject: [Fwd: mapinfo v esri, and fraud detection]
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Subject: mapinfo v esri, and fraud detection
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:43:09 -0400
From: Gene Shackman <[log in to unmask]>
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Hi all
Two questions:
1. What are the MAJOR differences or advantages between MapInfo and ESRI
products (arcgis, arcview, etc...)
Both can do simple maps, so why would I choose one over the other?
I work in government, mainly mapping government programs, services we
provide, where client live, compared with poverty.
If the major advantages can be stated relating to those terms, great. If
not, great too.
2. Has anyone used gis for fraud detection in government programs?
For example, according to a recent news story on informationbuilders web
site and news stories they linked to, the Louisiana DSS used WebFocus
from Informationbuilders and software from ESRI (makers of Arcview) to
map where Food Stamp (FS) recipients lived and where they used their
coupons.
Some of the things they looked at to detect fraud were: transactions per
client; when clients redeemed their checks at stores far away from where
they lived; and when stores frequently redeemed checks from people who
lived far away.
Has anyone used gis software besides ESRI and WebFocus? How much did
they cost, what other software is recommended?
If I get lots of responses, I can post summaries to the list.
Thanks
Gene
Gene Shackman, Ph.D.
Evaluation and Analysis Unit
NYS DOH - Division of Nutrition
150 Broadway, FL6 West
Albany NY 12204
518 402 7304 [log in to unmask]
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