Political Quotes

“I also note that 2 years ago, the Congress directed the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the DC TAG program to determine whether adequate controls are in place to protect the Federal interest, such as those pertaining to student eligibility, cash management, and administrative expenses, as well as assess relevant performance and demographic information. I understand that the GAO's work on this mandated study may be in its final stages, and that a written report is anticipated soon. To the extent that GAO identifies any particular concerns which may put the DC TAG program and the Federal taxpayer dollars it receives at risk, I would urge that in response, the Mayor take immediate steps to promptly correct any identified weaknesses in the operations and financial management of the program, and advise the Congress of the District's plans and outcomes. Additionally, to the extent that the GAO findings and recommendations are available in advance of the conference on this bill, I would recommend that the conference agreement include explicit directives to the Mayor and other appropriate District officials to address the GAO findings in order to help bolster the future fiscal management of this program without inordinate delay.…”