The bill strengthens the peace process and ensures comprehensive financial and administrative accountability over all U.S. funds flowing to territories under Palestinian control.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

This effort got underway one year ago, when President Obama directed his Administration to work with Federal agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen accountability for taxpayer dollars and reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens, in order to focus resources and get more bang for our buck.

WHITEHOUSE: Partnering to Reform Federal Grants

As part of this effort, the Office of Management and Budget has been working to improve the accountability and performance of Federal grants, while at the same time reducing administrative burden for grant recipients.

WHITEHOUSE: Partnering to Reform Federal Grants

The report also seeks to evaluate the performance of FOI against the objectives of openness, accountability, improved decision-making and public participation, as well as examining the administrative burden imposed on public authorities.

BBC: Successes and costs of freedom of information, says MoJ

The Government Accountability Office reports that those federal dollars were dispensed in the course of bypassing normal administrative protocols, which is all the more suspicious given that a major Democratic donor, George Kaiser, had a major stake in the firm.

FORBES: A Teachable Moment Courtesy Of Solyndra

This may not seem like a big deal, but the US Government Accountability Office found small plans cost on average 1.33% annually for recordkeeping and administrative services alone.

FORBES: Q3 Ends in Midst of Bull Market; More Room to Run