Trump Administration Federal Grant Oversight Audit Reveals Mismanagement in 12 Agencies
A comprehensive audit conducted by the Government Accountability Office has identified significant mismanagement in federal grant oversight across 12 agencies under the Trump administration. The report, released on March 15, 2025, found that the Department of Health and Human Services, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy were among the entities failing to comply with established accountability standards. The investigation assessed 150 grants totaling USD 4.2 billion from January 2017 to January 2021, revealing instances where funds were diverted for unauthorized purposes. Officials said the lack of proper documentation and oversight mechanisms led to overpayments of USD 230 million. The findings are now being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget for potential policy revisions.