<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishKwa kuzingatia taarifa zilizopatikana, tuliuliza wawakilishi katika majimbo ya Illinois, Kentucky, na Texas ikiwa walikuwa na shughuli yoyote ambayo waliamini ilikuwa na ufanisi katika kupunguza malipo yasiyofaa.  <response>: Based on the information obtained, we asked representatives in the states of Illinois, Kentucky, and Texas if they had any activities that they believed were effective in reducing improper payments. 