Posted on 04/23/2009 1:21:14 PM PDT by fiscon1
The Government Accountability Office today issued a report on the $787 billion stimulus bill called "RECOVERY ACT: As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential."
The GAO study asserts that officials from most of the states surveyed "expressed concerns regarding the lack of Recovery Act funding provided for accountability and oversight. Due to fiscal constraints, many states reported significant declines in the number of oversight staff -- limiting their ability to ensure proper implementation and management of Recovery Act funds."
(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.abcnews.com ...
Ya but shouldn’t the media be covering Meghan McCain or making teabagging jokes instead?
I can’t believe this country elected this man.
There’s a saying that “there’s no greater joy than watching a fool learn from his folly” I’ll add to that “except for 62 million fools”
on that note, Tapper is one of the best anywhere.
It is not waste it is fraud and outright theft.
Eric Cantor wants to restart the relationship with these criminals?
Was this after the Freddie Mac guy was whacked?
This is a kleptocracy.
First TARP, now the stimulus.......who wouldda thunk?
Gee, I am shocked. Shocked, I say! /mega sarc
Here's your check, sir.
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