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The Executive Order titled "Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse" aims to improve financial integrity within the federal government. It instructs the Department of the Treasury to enhance systems and guidance for verifying government payments to prevent fraud and improper payments. The order mandates federal agencies to consolidate their financial management systems and work with the Treasury to ensure funds are properly managed. Additionally, it focuses on increasing the transparency and efficiency of financial transactions to safeguard taxpayer dollars.

The Administration for Children and Families, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on extending and updating the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Performance Measures. This involves continuing the current data collection until June 2025 and introducing changes starting July 2025. These changes aim to collect more detailed data on the impact of federal funds and improve survey tools. The general public, especially those interested in the program, can submit their comments by January 31, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the performance reviews of housing counseling agencies. This proposal has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, and the public has an additional 30 days to provide comments. These performance reviews are important for HUD to ensure that housing counseling agencies are managing their operations effectively and providing quality services to the public, while also minimizing risks such as fraud or inefficiency. Members of the public and interested parties are invited to comment on whether collecting this information is necessary and how the process might be improved.