RELATED December 04, 2024 Understanding Committee and Floor Delays During The Senate Confirmation Process: A Closer Look at Biden Administration Nominations October 22, 2024 Exploring Performance October 17, 2024 Framework of Implementation Excellence Back to Reports The Buck Stops Here: How federal leaders can reduce improper payments November 13, 2018 Ensuring that taxpayer money is properly spent is critical to government effectiveness. However, improper payments within government programs continues to be a significant issue with federal improper payments totaling over $140 billion in 2017. To make meaningful progress on this issue, agency leaders need to go beyond the standard solutions. In a new report, “The Buck Stops Here,” the Partnership for Public Service and Deloitte share strategies to prevent and reduce improper payments within government programs. Download (383k)