Improper Payments: Government-Wide Estimates and Reduction Strategies

Abstract

Federal agencies reported an estimated $105.8 billion in improper payments in fiscal year 2013, a decrease from the prior year revised estimate of $107.1 billion. The fiscal year 2013 estimate was attributable to 84 programs spread among 18 agencies. The specific programs included in the government-wide estimate may change from year to year. For example, with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval, an agency can obtain relief from estimating improper payments if the agency has reported improper payments under a certain threshold for at least 2 consecutive years. A net of 10 additional programs were added to the government-wide estimate by OMB in fiscal year 2013 when compared to fiscal year 2012.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 09, 2014
Accession Number
AD1105772

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People

  • Beryl H. Davis

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • United States
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