GAO: Millions wasted on gov't cards

[NewToCA]

Originally Posted by chielgirl

Government workers are an easy scapegoat for all ills of society (as you know, New)!

Actually, that is true. When issuing these types of reports, many issues are commingled.

For example, a major deficiency cited is a lack of appropriate supervisory approval or review. It doesn't mean the purchases weren't appropriate or needed, just that the process either wasn't properly executed or that the paperwork supporting the approval was not found or done incorrectly. Then, you have the issue of the inappropriate purchases, a much smaller % of the problem.

However, the whole thing gets lumped together when summarized in news releases and it makes the problem seem much more significant than it actually is. Finally, those who try to point this out are labeled as apologists and excuse makers for taxpayer waste and abuse.

GAO should just hold on to the report, they can plug in different numbers and dates and release it again in a few years.

[texdav]

I say just like any business those that committed fraud should be charged and fired. Those that did not follow the rules should be given time off and a letter in thier file in case of future problems.If it happens in the future do the same.

[HappyTexan]

The government charges the taxpayers for their mistakes.
Private companies charge themselves for their mistakes.
Public companies charge their shareholder for their mistakes.

Both public and private companies have a stake in the game when they make $$$ mistakes. The government doesn't..they just add to the tab of taxes.