FEMA disbursed more than $ 7 billion in aid after hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit in 2005 . Later , FEMA estimated that about $ 643 million were improper payments . Comment: An inspector says FEMA `` has not given final approval '' on a process to recoup the money .
FEMA disbursed more than $ 7 billion in aid after hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit in 2005 . Later , FEMA estimated that about $ 643 million were improper payments . FEMA cited human error and fraud as the causes of improper payments . An inspector says FEMA `` has not given final approval '' on a process to recoup the money .