From the nation's perspective, if current generations forgo saving for their retirement costs, they also forgo investment opportunities and the economic growth that would result.
By not putting away money for retirement, current workers are ignoring opportunities to grow their money and to contribute to economic growth.
In response to GAO's finding that serious complaints of poor nursing home care frequently are not investigated for months, Maryland's legislature approved funding for a 57 percent increase in its surveyor staff, and the state agency revamped its processes to emphasize a faster review of serious complaints.