That is $236B just last year. Yeah. That isn't good.
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Federal Government Made $236 billion “Improper Payments” Last Fiscal Year
The federal government reported an estimated $236 billion in “improper payments” during the most recently completed fiscal year (FY 2023). Such payments are essentially payment errors that can be the result of many things—including overpayments, inaccurate recordkeeping, or even fraud.Payment...
