A DOT OIG audit found $123 million in potentially improper purchase card transactions. DOT disputes the math. The dispute itself reveals how differently the agency and its watchdog interpret the rules — and who gets to decide. #DOT #FAA #PurchaseCards #GovernmentAccountability #ImproperPayments
DOT Has a $123 Million Purchase-Card Problem. DOT Disputes the Math.
DOT's inspector general projected $123 million in purchase-card transactions affected by control failures. DOT says the real number is $281,000. They both agree the controls need fixing.
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October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A DOT OIG audit found $123 million in potentially improper purchase card transactions. DOT disputes the math. The dispute itself reveals how differently the agency and its watchdog interpret the rules — and who gets to decide. #DOT #FAA #PurchaseCards #GovernmentAccountability #ImproperPayments