Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is leading an initiative to recover $2 billion in improper payments, drawing comparisons to Elon Musk’s work with DOGE. Last year, her office identified $1.7 billion in improper payments, including overpayments and payments to incorrect payees. Garrity emphasized the importance of ensuring payments are legal and correct, particularly criticizing errors by the Revenue Department that burden taxpayers.
She also highlighted challenges stemming from the Social Security Administration’s decision to restrict states’ access to death files in 2011, which hinders efforts to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse. Garrity expressed a willingness to adopt an Elon Musk-style approach to cutting departments, emphasizing the importance of eliminating waste and fraud.
In response, the Department of Revenue issued a statement focusing on reducing costs for the Commonwealth and expediting tax return processing for taxpayers. Garrity’s dedication to tackling waste and fraud was met with support from various quarters, with her efforts in recovering improper payments likely to have a significant impact on the state’s finances. The Treasurer’s commitment to scrutinizing payments and streamlining processes demonstrates her proactive approach to financial management.
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