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Improper Payments

Since 2004, the Federal Government Has Made $1.4 Trillion in Improper Payments Artboard 1

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

The Pentagon Audit: Three Decades Later Artboard 1

Thirty years after Congress directed an audit of the Department of Defense (DoD), in 2018, it has finally come to fruition - and the results aren't great. Though the DoD … READ MORE

New Medicare Approach Saves $1.9 Billion Artboard 1

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required prior authorization as a demonstration in 2012 for certain power mobility devices, such as power wheelchairs, in seven states. This is … READ MORE

SBA Under-reported Improper Payments in Disaster Loan Program Artboard 1

The Small Business Administration Office of inspector General released an audit of the accuracy of the FY2015 Disaster Loan Program Improper Payments Rate.  The SBA disaster loan program provides low … READ MORE

Medicare Continues to Make Payments for ‘Medically Unnecessary’ Services Artboard 1

This report is a consolidation of findings since 2000 related to Medicare's chiropractic improper payments. The two main issues involve improper payments and chiropractic fraud. In summary, CMS controls do … READ MORE

FEMA Faces Significant Challenges Ensuring Recipients Properly Manage Disaster Funds Artboard 1

After the devastating effects of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria this year, FEMA is expected to obligate billions in relief aid. FEMA identified $31.5 billion in estimated damages, but faces … READ MORE

DOL OIG: ETA Should Do More To Help States Curtail Unemployment Insurance Tax Avoidance Practices Artboard 1

In 2000, a DOL-commissioned study estimated states lose $200 million in Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax receipts annually due to employers misclassifying workers as contractors. In 2014, states reported employers owed … READ MORE

HUD OIG: CPD Did Not Follow the Departmental Clearance Process When It Issued the July 25, 2013, Guidance for Duplication of Benefits Requirements Artboard 1

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development’s (CPD) process for making changes to its programs, policies, … READ MORE

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