Priority open recommendations from the watchdog ding the financial regulators for lacking consistency in mechanisms to identify and respond to blockchain risks.
The small Phase 1 awards are specifically for projects on preventing forgery and counterfeiting of certificates and licenses at agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Digital End-to-End Efficiency will automate billing and travel processes in their entirety, while Blockchain for Grant Payments continues a 2017 project.