This week Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) released his new oversight report, “Twenty Questions: Government Studies That Will Leave you Scratching Your Head,” that details $35 million in wasted Federal research … READ MORE
Google This: Billions in Federal Tax Dollars at Risk in Failing Solar Mirror Project
As millions observe Earth Day, taxpayers (and thousands of California birds) may have special reason to feel burned this year. A $2.2 billion solar electric generating facility, backed by a … READ MORE
Spring Break, Federal Agency Style
Federal health employees, get your passports ready and call your travel agents! Agencies may once again be traveling first-class to lavish conference destinations thanks to a stealth provision inserted by … READ MORE
Duplication Nation!
Last week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released their sixth annual duplication report to Congress and the Executive Branch. GAO, which describes itself as "an independent, nonpartisan agency that works … READ MORE
Senate Bill May Re-Open the Door for Conference Junkets for Federal Health Employees
On Wednesday the Senate HELP committee marked up S. 2700, the FDA and NIH Workforce Authorities Modernization Act. The manager’s amendments proposed by the Senate HELP committee includes a controversial … READ MORE
DEA, DOD Spent $86 Million on Flightless Plane
Last week, the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report examining the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) aviation operations within the Department of Defense (DOD) in Afghanistan. The … READ MORE
Government Auditors: Federal Agencies Made $125 Billion in Payment Errors in Just One Year
Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that uncovers $125 billion in improper payments among Federal agencies. According to the report, “the estimated improper payments for fiscal year 2014 were … READ MORE
Peter Rabbit Travels the Country on Taxpayer Dollars
In Peter Rabbit’s first tale, Peter disobeys his mother by sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden, eating as many vegetables before he gets caught. Peter Rabbit is back at it again, … READ MORE