Recent congressional hearings have brought to light significant concerns regarding fraudulent spending in government programs, with estimates suggesting that hundreds of billions are lost each year. A USM graduate testified about the need for improved government efficiency, coinciding with alarming reports from the HHS and CMS indicating improper payments reaching $88.5 billion in 2024 alone. Opinion pieces emphasize the ongoing issue of trillion-dollar fraud, calling on Congress to engage the GAO and inspectors general for solutions to improper payments rather than relying on unconventional methods. Additionally, a legislator has raised concerns about waste, fraud, and potential cover-ups within government operations, while an alarming final tally suggests that Biden-era improper payments could total around $925 billion. These discussions indicate a bipartisan acknowledgment that government waste has become a systemic issue rather than an isolated incident, echoing sentiments from both sides of the aisle.