The size of the federal grants system is well known, how well it’s set up to manage that scale is another question
The size of the federal grants system is well known, how well it’s set up to manage that scale is another question  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed May 13 2026
Description: As the federal government takes on more financial risk, a GAO review of government‑wide grants management points to staffing limits, data mismatches and unclear roles that complicate how funds are awarded and overseen. The findings suggest persistent operational challenges that accounting fixes alone haven’t solved. Jeff Arkin is director of strategic issues at the Government Accountability Office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.