Washington has had the anti-fraud blueprint since 1983: Tie it to emergency aid
Summary
Congress is encouraged to require that programs be prepared according to the Green Book standards before they can quickly give out emergency aid. This approach applies to loans, grants, and direct payments and aims to prevent fraud by ensuring programs are ready in advance.Key Facts
- The Green Book sets government standards for managing and reducing fraud.
- Lawmakers want programs to meet Green Book readiness before releasing emergency funds.
- This rule would cover lending programs, grant programs, and direct payments.
- Congress wants to tie fraud prevention to emergency aid delivery.
- The aim is to improve the speed and safety of emergency assistance during crises.
- Washington has had this anti-fraud plan outlined since 1983.
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