We have been urging the council and the mayor to consolidate that effort.

I think it would be appropriate, yes. We would like to keep----

I tell him that the three things you must do immediately is Medicaid, Medicaid, and Medicaid, because that is where 20 percent of the budget is.

As you know, a report for the Tax and Revenue Investigation Special Committee concluded that the tax refund scheme was not identified sooner in part because of a pervasive culture of apathy and silence.

I am encouraged by your efforts to recover these funds.

Will you please describe the steps your office is taking to remedy chronic Medicaid reimbursement problems?

I hope you will redouble your efforts to make sure that good internal controls are in place throughout the District Government.

I understand the OCFO is struggling with recruiting and retention.

I believe government functions best when all of its members work together.

Ranking Member Voinovich and I believe human capital investments like strategic planning, supervisor training, and mentorship programs can have far-reaching positive effects on morale and performance.

Senator Akaka and I have introduced legislation to deal with people who want to work at the tail end of their career on a part-time basis where that will not interfere with the status of their annuities.