Where is the expectation that states, local governments and individuals carry insurance? How are these added responsibilities on FEMA impacting its core mission? Especially since we know from the GAO that FEMA has a workforce shortage that seems from my count to be pretty prolific. FEMA can't be all things to all people. We have to get a handle on the proper role of FEMA and ensure FEMA's internal controls reduce fraud and misuse of taxpayer funds. (04:10–04:16)
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Asserts that FEMA is experiencing a significant workforce shortage.
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