Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act
Latest action (29 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5167, the Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act, would direct the Comptroller General of the United States, who leads the Government Accountability Office, to prepare periodic assessments identifying program areas and administrative practices that pose the greatest risk to the proper use of federal funds administered by state and local governments. The first assessment would be due within two years of enactment, with further assessments to follow periodically. Each report would need to identify vulnerabilities linked to waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments; evaluate best practices and tools that have proven effective or ineffective at reducing such risks; and make recommendations to federal agencies and Congress, including ways to improve eligibility and enrollment processes.
The bill primarily affects federal oversight processes rather than imposing new requirements directly on individuals or businesses. It would involve the Government Accountability Office, federal agencies that distribute funds to states, and state and local governments and other entities that receive and administer those funds and are subject to related audit requirements. The Comptroller General would be given discretion to determine the specific methods and format for the assessments, drawing on existing audits and oversight materials, and conducting new analysis where necessary.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 29, 2026, by Senator Andy Kim, with Senator Josh Hawley as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further action, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 29, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5167 do?
- S. 5167, the Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act, would direct the Comptroller General of the United States, who leads the Government Accountability Office, to prepare periodic assessments identifying program areas and administrative practices that pose the greatest risk to the proper use of federal funds administered by state and local governments. The first assessment would be due within two years of enactment, with further assessments to follow periodically. Each report would need to identify vulnerabilities linked to waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments; evaluate best practices and tools that have proven effective or ineffective at reducing such risks; and make recommendations to federal agencies and Congress, including ways to improve eligibility and enrollment processes. The bill primarily affects federal oversight processes rather than imposing new requirements directly on individuals or businesses. It would involve the Government Accountability Office, federal agencies that distribute funds to states, and state and local governments and other entities that receive and administer those funds and are subject to related audit requirements. The Comptroller General would be given discretion to determine the specific methods and format for the assessments, drawing on existing audits and oversight materials, and conducting new analysis where necessary. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 29, 2026, by Senator Andy Kim, with Senator Josh Hawley as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further action, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has S. 5167 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Jul 2026, S. 5167 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5167?
- S. 5167 was sponsored by Sen. Andy Kim [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5167?
- Introduced (29 Jul 2026).
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