"Not surprisingly the IG report identified the supervisors who ran the Hats Off store as the biggest winners of taxpayer swag," said Rep. John Mica. "There was no accountability at GSA."
The House Committee said the agency gave out "$200,000 worth of taxpayer-funded iPods, electronics and gift cards for questionable reasons at best" through the program. In addition, another $20,000 worth of iPods and other electronics purchased for the award program were considered missing or stolen. In total, it was revealed that the GSA had spent more than $400,000 in taxpayer dollars on incentive items for its employees between 2007 and 2010.
- Places:
- Las Vegas
Kyle A. Richardson is the editorial director of Promo Marketing. He joined the company in 2006 brings more than a decade of publishing, marketing and media experience to the magazine. If you see him, buy him a drink.