Comment from Serenity Porch

I support the Office of Management and Budget's proposed reforms to strengthen oversight of federal grant and assistance programs and improve protections against waste, fraud, and abuse. American taxpayers deserve confidence that federal funds are being spent responsibly and for their intended purposes. Recent reports of improper payments, fraudulent claims, and inadequate oversight have highlighted weaknesses in the current system that must be addressed. Strengthening verification requirements, improving recipient vetting, and providing agencies with greater authority to suspend or terminate funding when fraud or misuse is identified are reasonable and necessary steps. I particularly support efforts to improve identity verification for grant applicants, increase accountability for recipients of federal funds, and ensure that agencies can regularly review ongoing awards to determine whether taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. Federal agencies should have the tools necessary to prevent fraud before it occurs rather than attempting to recover funds after they have already been lost. The federal government has a responsibility to safeguard taxpayer resources and ensure that assistance programs operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability. These proposed reforms will help restore public trust in the grant-making process and improve stewardship of public funds. I encourage OMB to finalize these reforms and continue pursuing measures that strengthen oversight, reduce fraud, and ensure that federal funding serves the interests of the American people. Thank you for considering my comments.