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HR 8467 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Cutting government payment errors

Sponsored by Gary J. Palmer

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Summary

What the bill does

The ZOMBIE Act changes how federal agencies track and report improper payments. It requires agencies to focus on payments that cause a financial loss to the government, rather than just any payment error. The bill also mandates new risk assessments and more detailed reporting every three years instead of annually.

Why it matters

The stakes

This bill affects how taxpayer money is spent by federal programs. It aims to reduce waste and fraud by making agencies pay closer attention to payments that actually cost the government money.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The bill forces agencies to focus on preventing fraud and financial loss, not just paperwork errors.bill
  • It requires agencies to assess risks before spending money, which could stop improper payments before they happen.bill
  • The bill creates a clear definition of 'financial loss to the Government' so agencies know exactly what to report.bill
Critics
  • Changing reporting from annual to every three years could reduce oversight and allow problems to go unnoticed longer.bill
  • The new requirements may add administrative burdens on agencies without clear evidence they will reduce improper payments.report

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