# 119-s-5167: Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act

119-s-5167, Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-08-13).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5167
- Congress: 119
- Title: Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-13

## Summary

**Creates a government-wide duty for the Comptroller General at the Government Accountability Office to produce regular vulnerability assessments of federally funded programs run by states, localities, and pass-through entities.** It would target program areas and administrative practices that raise the risk of waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments and offer recommendations to improve eligibility checks and enrollment processes. - Families and program participants could see fewer improper payments and clearer eligibility processes if agencies act on assessment recommendations. - State and local governments and pass-through entities would be identified for administrative practices that increase risk and could receive targeted recommendations and suggestions to improve federal tools and technical assistance. - Federal agencies and Congress would receive evidence-based assessments every two years and recommendations to guide oversight, audits, and program-integrity reforms.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-5167 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5167)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5167 (as of 2026-08-13).