RELATED July 03, 2025 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule June 23, 2025 Mad Money: The public believes the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government will harm the U.S. economy and make the country less safe June 23, 2025 Public Service Leadership Model Pocket Guide 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)
