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Fiscal Integrity
Auditing federal expenditures to ensure every dollar serves the public interest.
Legislative Analysis
Providing deep-dive context on proposed bills before they become law.
Governance Standards
Advocating for higher ethical standards within federal agencies.
Research & Publications
View Full ArchiveDepartment of Education Travel Audit, FY2025
The CFA Editorial Board finds that the Department of Education’s travel and per diem practices in FY2025 did not consistently align with federal travel regulations or the agency’s …
Review of VA High-Dollar Consulting Contracts
The CFA Board assesses whether the Department of Veterans Affairs’ use of high-dollar consulting contracts aligns with statutory requirements for competition, justification, and ov…
IRS Call Center Performance and Taxpayer Wait Times
Analysis of call response times and service levels for individual taxpayers.
DoD Readiness Funding Gaps in FY2024 Appropriations
Brief on mismatches between stated readiness goals and actual appropriations.
EPA Grant Monitoring and Internal Control Weaknesses
Review of post-award monitoring for major environmental grant programs.