Inspect What You Expect!

Inspect What You Expect!
An infuriating story has unfolded on Capitol Hill. Federal employees in the General Services Administration (GSA), though sworn to serve, have been living the life of royalty, instead. Unknowingly, you and I have been footing the bill for their lavish trips and exorbitant conferences.
Caught unaware, the Administration and Congress are reacting with severe crackdowns. Most of Capitol Hill has denounced the excessive spending. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee have heard from the Acting GSA Administrator Dan Tangherlini and Inspector General Brian Miller as they attempted to explain the squandering of taxpayer’s money by GSA officials. The Justice Department has launched an investigation of Jeff Neely, a regional GSA commissioner.
While all of these steps are necessary and helpful, they don’t return the misappropriated $823,000. To prevent being duped in the future, we must adopt the policy, “Inspect what you expect!”
When I was Mayor of Addison, I kept a close tab on the city’s finances. Not only was I able to consistently reduce tax rates, but I also set aside $11,000,000 in reserve funds.
I will expect of myself, and every other congress person, to faithfully keep our promises of being frugal with your money. And what I expect, I will inspect. As your Congressman, I will keep a watchful eye on taxpayer money. Just as I’ve safely managed millions of dollars for the city of Addison, I will be vigilant in managing and protecting your hard earned tax dollars.