H.R. 8312
Creates Treasury fraud watchdog and payment checks
Sets up a new inspector general office in the Treasury Department to audit federal spending for fraud, and requires Treasury to share data with agencies to check payments before they go out.
- Creates an inspector general office in Treasury to audit and investigate fraud in federal funds
- Reviews coronavirus response money, disaster relief spending, and federal awards of $50,000 or more
- Requires Treasury data sharing agreements with federal agencies and some private groups to spot improper payments
- Keeps the Do Not Pay system that lets agencies check recipient identity and eligibility first
Passed the House · Senate's turn