Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act (IPERA)

The Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act (IPERA) is a law aimed at reducing incorrect payments made by government programs, whether due to errors, fraud, or waste. It requires federal agencies to identify, prevent, and recover these improper payments more effectively. IPERA emphasizes transparency, accountability, and reporting to ensure taxpayer dollars are used appropriately. The law also promotes better internal controls and audits to minimize mistakes and recover funds when errors occur, ultimately helping to make government spending more efficient, accurate, and trustworthy.