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Trillions Missing From Federal Grants | Annapolis News
A new report reveals a staggering $712 billion in federal grant money—74% of all such funds—is untraceable to specific cities, counties, or ZIP codes, exposing a major failure in spending transparency. Despite a 20-year-old tracking system, USAspending.gov, the lack of local-level accountability makes it nearly impossible to verify if communities are receiving needed resources. Yet there’s hope: a new “Do Not Pay” system is already blocking millions in improper payments—including to deceased individuals—and has recovered over $113 million, marking a crucial step toward preventing fraud before…
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