Lawmakers Upset HHS Delays Provider Relief Spending Report

Democratic Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ) and Katie Porter (CA) are concerned about provider relief fund transparency after HHS said provider relief recipients do not need to submit a separate quarterly report to the department or the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. HHS’ decision on June 13 to delay the reporting requirements for providers receiving at least $150,000 in provider relief undermines Congress’ ability to monitor use of taxpayer funds, the lawmakers said in a joint letter Tuesday (June 23) to...