In this Op-Ed published by Government Executive, Mr. Getnick focuses on a recent report from the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the agency’s negative reaction, to demonstrate the need for greater resources to support Inspectors General in the fight against COVID stimulus spending fraud.

“The problems at the SBA reflect the struggles taking place throughout the federal government connected to oversight of the trillions of dollars of COVID-19 spending. Inspectors general and other federal officials responsible for monitoring this unprecedented surge in funding simply are overmatched by the scale of the job. As Congress considers additional spending, it must also expand funding for inspectors general and other forms of fraud prevention. And when the IGs report problems, the issues should be addressed rather than denied.”

Read the Op-Ed HERE.