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Tracing Taxpayer Dollars Lost in Transparency | Salt Lake City News
Taxpayer dollars are disappearing into a black hole—over $700 billion in federal grants can’t be traced to any specific community, exposing a massive transparency failure. Despite a 20-year-old tracking system meant to shine a light on spending, gaping holes make it nearly impossible to verify where funds go or if communities are being left behind. But there’s hope: a new “Do Not Pay” system is already blocking millions in improper payments—like those to deceased recipients—and has recovered over $113 million, proving accountability is possible even in the face of overwhelming complexity…
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