‘ These events indicate an already recognized pattern of misjudgment which spans several years and administrations. The conference’s catering costs ran to more than $20,000 with mini pastries and hors d’oeuvres. The event was held at the Crystal City Marriot in Arlington to honour the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, the Times reported.
Racking up estimated costs of more than $250,000, the one-day conference included a private commissioner’s party, the drumming troupe, live music with a guitarist and violinist and free giveaways.Īfter the day’s activities, the government employees took home electronic picture frames and drumsticks, reported the Washington Times, who obtained footage of the event with a Freedom of Information request. Whistleblower: Susan Brita, deputy administrator of the GSA, was hailed as a hero for exposing the spending of the agency during a Las Vegas conference
0 kommentar(er)
