Member Statements

• Senator Mark L. Pryor D (AR)
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• Senator Mary L. Landrieu D (LA)
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Agenda

The purpose of this hearing was to examine the factors that influence improper payments in Federal agencies’ disaster assistance programs and the ability of agencies to identify improper payments and recoup funds from recipients of assistance. The hearing examined how agencies with a role in disaster response and recovery are improving their abilities to better track funds, identify improper payments, and implement plans to recoup funds. We discussed whether current standards for identification and recoupment of payments are adequate.

Witnesses

Panel 1

• Elizabeth Zimmerman

  Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Response and Recovery

  Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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• Michael Chodos

  Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development

  U.S. Small Business Administration
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Panel 2

• The Honorable  Peggy Gustafson

  Inspector General

  U.S. Small Business Administration
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• Matt Jadacki

  Assistant Inspector General, Emergency Management Oversight

  Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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