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Congressional Community Projects Had 61% of $39 Billion Obligated
GAO says more than 20,000 congressionally directed projects were funded in fiscal years 2022–2024, while recipients and agencies reported implementation challenges.
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FTA Opened a $610 Million Bus-Grant Round
About $589 million is reserved for low- and no-emission buses and supporting facilities. Applications close Sept. 21.
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GAO Finds Fraud-Risk Assessment Gaps in 15 Major Federal Programs
Only five of 20 large federally funded, state-administered programs had documented evidence consistent with identifying and prioritizing fraud risks, the watchdog said.
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GAO Flags Missing Goals for $125 Million in Wildlife Resilience Work
The Fish and Wildlife Service has restored thousands of acres, but auditors say it cannot yet measure whether nine projects meet their broader resilience objectives.
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IES Opens Five Education Research Grant Competitions
Applications for training, methods, replication and state longitudinal-data programs are due Oct. 1, with maximum awards ranging from $800,000 to $1.2 million.
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$33.6 Billion in Infrastructure Awards Still Await Decisions
GAO says four agencies approved about 9,500 awards after review, canceled roughly 800 worth $17.8 billion and left more than 2,500 pending.