US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set to announce a $25 million programme on Tuesday to encourage the public to report suspected fraud in the federal government, as the administration steps up efforts to prevent the misuse of government funds and programmes.

Under the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, known as WHIP, anyone who submits a tip through fraud.gov that leads to a fraud conviction or significant federal enforcement action will be eligible for a reward of up to $30,000, the White House said. The programme will be administered by the Justice Department.

Trump has launched an aggressive campaign to eliminate fraud across the federal government. In March, he established a task force to address the issue and placed Vance in charge.

The two are scheduled to announce the fund during a joint appearance in the Oval Office later Tuesday.

“Every day, President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is zeroing in on the rampant abuse of taxpayer dollars and giving Americans the accountability they deserve. This administration has zero tolerance for individuals who steal from Americans,” White House spokesperson Lauren Bis said.

During the event, Trump is also expected to present a $10,000 cheque to Nick Shirley, a right-wing influencer who posted a video last year alleging that members of Minnesota’s Somali community were operating fake childcare centres to obtain federal subsidies.

The video drew attention from the Trump administration and conservative activists, although inspectors said the centres were operating as expected. Investigations, searches and arrests followed.

In July, Fahima Mahamud pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States after submitting inflated reimbursement claims for meals allegedly served to children at her childcare centre, according to the Justice Department.

The White House said Mahamud had been featured in Shirley’s video.