IRS Improper Payments Act: Increased Transparency and Accountability
This act aims to reduce waste and fraud in government programs, ensuring that money reaches the right people at the right time. Citizens can expect greater transparency in public spending and easier reporting of suspicious irregularities, which is intended to protect their taxpayer money.
Key points
The government will publish information on programs with the highest improper payments, including entities that received the most unreturned funds.
New working groups will be established to find ways to better measure access to federal programs and streamline audits, ensuring funds reach eligible beneficiaries.
Officials responsible for programs with high improper payments will have to submit plans for their reduction and report on progress, increasing their accountability.
Citizens will be able to report suspected cases of waste, fraud, and abuse through a new website, making it easier to combat improper payments.
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