COVID-19: Significant Improvements Are Needed for Overseeing Relief Funds and Leading Responses to Public Health Emergencies
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Description
Discusses the federal government's response to the COVID-19
pandemic. Provides an overview of federal actions on
healthcare and economic policy areas through early January
2022, including data on COVID-19 relief spending and
vaccinations. Offers 5 new recommendations to federal
agencies regarding emergency rental assistance, nutrition
assistance, and tax relief for businesses. Also designates
the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS)
leadership and coordination of a range of public health
emergencies as high risk to ensure sustained executive
branch and congressional attention so the nation is
prepared for future emergencies.
Date
01/2022
Organization
Government Accountability Office
Tagged as
COVID-19
· Emergency preparedness and response
· Food security and nutrition
· Funding
· Income support and assistance
· Policy
· Statistics and data
· Vaccination