Big budget, big responsibility

 

Remember the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package passed by Congress last year? The large price tag caused a lot of buzz as it passed through the House and Senate in the fall. Now, the bill is being put into effect: Money will be flowing to all parts of the country to improve roads, bridges, water treatment plants, airports, broadband internet access, and more. A budget that big raises big questions. Is the money going to the communities where it is needed most? Which projects are prioritized? What happens when a dollar stretches farther in one state than another? How can we ensure transparency and accountability with this spending? In our newly released analysis, we question whether the government is taking the necessary steps in tracking federal spending so that it can effectively answer these questions. Read Now: Can We Track Infrastructure Dollars? One thing is certain: If we want accountability, we need to collect more data on the way this taxpayer money is being allocated. Spending and tracking should go hand in hand. The public deserves to know where funds are going and what they accomplish. Without this information, we risk dropping the ball on a project that could otherwise be massively beneficial to many people. Read more about the need for better data on federal spending on our website. Thanks for staying informed. Sean Moulton Senior Policy Analyst Project On Government Oversight Contribute

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