119th Congress
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

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