Trump Administration Federal Grant Oversight Faces New Scrutiny Over Fiscal Accountability Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — The Trump administration's federal grant oversight system is facing increased scrutiny as a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday found systemic gaps in tracking taxpayer-funded awards totaling over $500 billion. The review, conducted by the GAO, assessed compliance across 12 agencies and revealed that 60 percent lacked standardized protocols for monitoring recipient performance. This oversight deficiency, officials warn, could lead to undetected misuse of funds allocated for infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The White House has not issued an official statement, but sources confirm that internal reviews are underway to address these concerns.