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THE DAILY DOCKET | 10.25.26
Amtrak's watchdog found that invoice approval controls were bypassed, causing $18,902 to be charged to an unrelated federal grant.
Amtrak found 2 more invoices affected. The watchdog found no evidence of fraud.
Source: amtrakoig.gov/audit-document…
The Smaller War Plants Commission, established in August 2026, aims to strengthen U.S. defense manufacturing by helping small suppliers access financing, federal contracts, and technical assistance.
It also seeks to identify supply-chain gaps, and expand production
This week, @SBA_Kelly and @SecWar were in Eau Claire, visiting one of the small manufacturers that is helping to grow America’s Arsenal of Freedom.
Through the Smaller War Plants Commission, the Trump Administration is proud to support critical suppliers like Riverside Machine
This week, @SBA_Kelly and @SecWar were in Eau Claire, visiting one of the small manufacturers that is helping to grow America’s Arsenal of Freedom.
Through the Smaller War Plants Commission, the Trump Administration is proud to support critical suppliers like Riverside Machine and Engineering, who keep our warfighters well equipped.
THE DAILY DOCKET | 10.24.26
HUD's Inspector General estimates at least $1.43 BILLION in annual improper Housing Choice Voucher payments.
74 of 300 sampled payments were improper.
Improper doesn't necessarily mean fraud.
Source: hudoig.gov/sites/default/…
@RepAdamSmith Commerce announced up to $389M in proposed CHIPS R&D awards, including federal equity stakes in the recipients.
Will the final agreements, funding disbursements, performance milestones, and taxpayer equity interests be publicly documented and independently auditable?
@SBA_Kelly SBA's Oct. 12 announcement mentions annual investment reporting.
Will those reports be publicly accessible, and will they identify individual investment recipients, amounts awarded, and how the funds are being used?
If so, where can taxpayers access that information?
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