With the federal government committing approximately $1.2 trillion in grants and cooperative agreements during fiscal year 2025, government agencies face the complex challenge of managing these substantial funds transparently and efficiently. At this scale, it’s crucial for agencies to demonstrate how funding decisions are approved and how public money is utilized.
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