It got to a point that the OIG set up a Covid fraud unit and stealing FEMA funding became a crime of convenience for criminal organizations, including related crimes like identity theft. What's more, FEMA has continued to defend the administration of the Lost Wages Assistance Program. going as far as to say that sufficient internal controls were implemented. The fact that FEMA has failed to implement more controls raises serious concerns about FEMA's recently announced interim rule, which would make significant changes to FEMA's individual assistance program. (03:01–03:06)
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Asserts that FEMA defends its management of the Lost Wages Assistance Program despite issues.
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