Search Results: keywords:"payment integrity"

  • S. 4089 — To enhance fraud prevention, improve recovery of improper payments, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:6,300

    The bill titled "Fraud Prevention and Recovery Act" aims to enhance efforts to prevent fraud and recover improper payments, particularly those related to COVID-19 relief programs. It provides additional funding for inspectors general and the Department of Justice to...

    Simple Explanation

    The Fraud Prevention and Recovery Act is like a plan to help catch and stop people who take money they're not supposed to, especially from COVID-19 programs. It gives more money to special helpers, like investigators, to find and fix these mistakes and also help people whose identities might have been stolen.

  • H. R. 1533 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish an Overpayment Czar, strengthen oversight and accountability for improper payments, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,449

    H.R. 1533, titled the “PIIA Reform Act,” proposes changes to improve the management of improper payments by federal agencies. It establishes a new role called the Overpayment Czar, who will help identify and reduce incorrect payments across federal programs. The bill also...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1533, or the "PIIA Reform Act," is like a rulebook for making sure the government doesn't give out money by accident. It suggests having a special helper, called the Overpayment Czar, to find and fix these mistakes and make sure everyone is following the money rules correctly.