FEMA is still on the hook for several pandemic-related expenses
FEMA is still on the hook for several pandemic-related expenses  
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Published On: Wed Jul 17 2024
Description: Lot of firsts occurred during the pandemic. Among them: the first time the Federal Emergency Management Agency used its Disaster Relief Fund to respond to a nationwide public health emergency. FEMA used the funds to cover the costs of vaccinations and testing sites among other things. Government Accountability Office has found, FEMA may have underestimated just how much would be required. For more, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke to the GAO's director of Homeland Security and Justice issues, Chris Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices