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Combatting Fraud in Federally Funded, State-Administered Programs

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It's Time to Take Action to Address the Federal Government's Rising Debt

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A Major Opportunity for up to $132 to $251 Billion in Savings

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Improper Payments Rose to an Estimated $186 Billion in FY25

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Tax Fraud: The Federal Government Loses an Estimated $116 Billion to $304 Billion Annually

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Naval Shipyards: Complete Information Needed for Decision-Making on Multibillion-Dollar, 50-Year Infrastructure Program

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Compacts of Free Association: VA Is Pursuing Partial Implementation of Health Care Authorities in the Freely Associated States

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FEMA: Billions in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Subgrants Remain Unawarded

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Private Health Insurance: Federal and State Oversight of Contraceptive Coverage Requirements

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Maternal Health: Information on and Federal Oversight of Mortality Review Committees

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Learn more about the role of the U.S. Comptroller General, how he or she is selected, and meet the Acting Comptroller General, Orice W. Brown.

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