> But especially with programs like TARP/PPP where the recipients are generally _already wealthy_ and the payments are relatively large, I'd like to see some af

> But especially with programs like TARP/PPP where the recipients are generally _already wealthy_ and the payments are relatively large, I'd like to see some after-the-fact scrutiny where people who commit fraud are punished, otherwise it reinforces the impression that money buys impunity. This is happening, it's just slow. For example [1]. [1] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/california-man-sentenced-over-11-years-27-million-ppp-fraud-scheme https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/california-man-sentenced-over...