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Historical Improper Payment Rates for Pell Grants

Fiscal Reporting Year Improper Amount (in Billions) Actual Rate Target Rate
2005 $0.4 3.5% 3.5 %
2006 $0.4 3.5% 3.5 %
2007 $0.4 3.5% 3.5 %
2008 $0.6 4.1% 3.5 %
2009 $0.6 3.5% 3.7 %
2010 $1.0 3.1% 3.5 %
2011 $1.0 2.7% 3.3 %