Latest "fraud waste and abuse" stories

Use-it or lose-it: DoD dropped $4.6 million on crab and lobster, and $9,000 on a chair in last-minute spending spree

The federal government found a way to spend $97 billion in a single month last year, of which more than $61 billion can be attributed to the Pentagon.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

‘How in the world are taxpayers paying for Alfa Romeos and Bentleys?’ Senator pushes Army leaders on Afghan contracts

More than $50 million in questionable costs was billed to taxpayers — including seven luxury cars and $400,000 salaries for significant others — under a federal contract meant to train Afghan security forces.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago