Dubious Credit Card Expenses

Ozzy Osbourne concert tickets. Strip clubs. Las Vegas casinos. Expensive jewelry.

If you think this sounds like a bachelor party itinerary, you will be surprised to learn it is actually a sampling of purchases made and places visited by federal employees while using their government-issued credit cards.

What began as an efficient method for tracking and reimbursing legitimate expenses has morphed into an unmonitored system that can lend itself to abuse and fraud. For these reasons, Sen.Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and I have reintroduced the “Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act.” This bill provides for necessary oversight, including credit checks and periodic audits.

American taxpayers will not stand for this continued abuse and lack of oversight. Enactment of this legislation is crucial.