Federal Government's Use of Charge Cards

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
House Oversight Chairman and Senator demand sweeping reforms to federal government's use of charge cards after uncovering highly questionable charges at the Department of Defense, including at casinos, bars, and nightclubs using taxpayer dollars.

Key Points

  • Over 8,000 Defense Department credit card transactions at high-risk locations
  • Systemic failures in oversight and monitoring
  • Illegal split purchases to avoid purchase threshold

Pros

  • Demand for accountability in government spending
  • Highlighting systemic failures in oversight
  • Call for comprehensive review of federal charge card programs

Cons

  • Wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars
  • Lack of monitoring and enforcement on charge card usage