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Much attention has been directed toward the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and how it's involved in distributing taxpayer money. Notably, the grant agreement states that recipients have a mere 21 days to disburse the funds while needing to complete training on budget preparation within 90 days. Critics claim that such a timeframe not only allows for the misappropriation of funds but is also indicative of a mismanaged process that lacks transparency.