The Washingtonpost.com is carrying a story about purchasing abuse within the Homeland Security Department. Some interesting facts:
“more than 10,000 Homeland Security employees carry purchase cards for business-related expenses… with a spending limit that was raised to $250,000 for emergencies after Hurricane Katrina hit…”
purchased were “12 Apple iPod Nanos and 42 iPod Shuffles, worth $7,000, for Secret Service ‘training and data storage.’ Because the Shuffles cost less than $300, the Secret Service said they were not required to track them to ensure they were used properly”
“A beer brewing kit and ingredients for more than $1,000 for a Coast Guard official to brew alcohol while on duty as a social organizer for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.”
“Federal Emergency Management Agency cannot locate 107 laptops, 22 printers and two GPS units worth $170,000. FEMA also cannot find 12 of 20 boats the agency bought for $208,000…”
Wayne’s World, as a key player in securing the Homeland, I think you should return some of these items you’re “borrowing.”
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I fear another audit of credit cards are “brewing.” Buying IPODS should be legit…… I’m sure someone will find a way to place training materials on these useful devices…..
T
Sorry a little biased…. IPODS Rock!
How else am I going to learn about managing innovation if I can’t listen to the audiobook on a (provided) iPod?
So what if I also have Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham audiobook on there as well?
Darn,
I was hoping someone would develop training videos of sexual harrassment. “What NOT to do or say to co-worker.”
I’m sure that would get great deal of hits.
T
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