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Federal audit finds 'a lot of work remains' in Puerto Rico's hurricane and earthquake recovery
- Puerto Rico has only spent less than 10% of the $23 billion federal funds it received for reconstruction work after hurricanes and earthquakes.
- The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that Puerto Rico has a significant number of pending projects due to soaring costs.
- The delays in accessing funds were affected by interruptions in the global supply chain and a lack of workers, while power outages and damage from Hurricane Fiona continue to hinder recovery efforts.
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Federal audit finds 'a lot of work remains' in Puerto Rico's hurricane and earthquake recovery
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. government audit has found that after two devastating hurricanes and a string of strong earthquakes, Puerto Rico is still trudging through reconstruction work. A report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office on Tuesday found that the U.S. territory has spent less than 10% of more than $23 billion available in federal funds. The audit also warned that Puerto Rico h…
·Panama City, United States
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