Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act
Sponsored By: Representative Khanna
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Summary
Creates a GAO High Risk List to spotlight state and local weaknesses in federally funded programs. The bill would require the Comptroller General to identify program areas and administrative practices that pose the greatest risk to the integrity of federal funds and to recommend fixes.
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- States and local governments would be publicly identified where audits show recurring vulnerabilities. The list would rely mainly on existing oversight materials such as single audit reports.
- Congress and federal agencies would receive a report with best practices, available federal tools, and recommendations to address the vulnerabilities. The Comptroller General would submit the list not later than 2 years after enactment and periodically thereafter.
- Auditors, inspectors general, and attorneys general would be primary information sources for the analysis. The Comptroller General may add independent analysis of publicly available program data but may not compel states or localities to provide information or conduct independent audits.
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High-risk list for federal grants
If enacted, the bill would require the Comptroller General to give Congress a High Risk List about federal funds run by states and local governments. The first list would be due not later than 2 years after enactment, and then updated periodically. The List would name program areas and administrative practices with the greatest risk, assess best practices, identify Federal tools and technical help, and include recommendations to Congress. The Comptroller General would rely mainly on public audits and data, could add independent analysis of public program data if needed, and could not force states to hand over documents or audit state programs.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Khanna
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
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