Pursuit's Take
In fiscal year 2012, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) administered 16 programs OMB identified as high risk.
USDA reported a total of 239 high-dollar overpayments, totaling approximately $20.3 million, made through these programs, which is an increase from the 143 high-dollar overpayments, totaling approximately $11.7 million, USDA reported for the previous year.