Over half (14) of 24 agencies were noncompliant with one or more criteria under the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA) for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. Nine … READ MORE
Government wide reports
HUD Paid Almost $500 Million For Unnecessary Preforeclosure Claim Interest
A preforeclosure sale allows an FHA borrower in default to sell his or her home at fair market value and use the sales proceeds to satisfy the mortgage debt, even … READ MORE
The Opposite of Moneyball: Agencies Not Using Data to Make Decisions
Improving agency outcomes is important to make the federal government more efficient and effective. However, federal agency heads are not using data in the decision making process. "Despite various efforts … READ MORE
GAO’s Grant Management Solutions
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report documenting federal grants management and their challenges. Solutions include streamlining, transparency, collaboration, avoiding duplication, and oversight and accountability. GAO cites numerous reports … READ MORE
Executive Branch Plan To Reorganize The Federal Government
On March 13th, 2017 President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) #13781 that aims to make the Federal government more efficient, effective, and accountable to the American people. The EO directed … READ MORE
Current U.S. Fiscal Trajectory Is Unsustainable, Action Needed
The Government Accountability Office's (GAO) report provides an update on the nation's fiscal health as of the end of fiscal year 2017, and describes its likely fiscal future if policies … READ MORE
GAO’s 2018 Duplication Report Identifies 68 New Actions
Over the last seven years, GAO has highlighted 278 areas and made 724 recommendations. Fortunately, the reforms that have been implemented have resulted in $178 billion in benefits to taxpayers. … READ MORE
GAO Report on Trends Affecting Government and Society
Every 4 years GAO publishes a strategic plan to prepare for issues the federal government and the country may face in the future. This year's issues include: Global conditions affecting … READ MORE