U.S.-funded international groups don’t have to report fraud

Topline: The State Department did not have consistent oversight requirements for $5.7 billion it contributed to the United Nations and other international organizations in 2024, according to an audit released by the agency’s inspector general on Jan. 15.

Key facts: State Department policy recommends that all contributions to international organizations require the recipients to follow U.S. law and executive orders, avoid sending money to terrorist organizations and undergo regular audits.