GAO Finds 89% of Department of Transportation Buildings Underutilized
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What happened
The Government Accountability Office examined the Department of Transportation’s real estate portfolio. The review found that 89% of the Department of Transportation’s federally owned and leased buildings failed to meet a 60% utilization rate, while only about 10% met that standard. Barack Obama previously discussed federal waste issues, but nothing resulted from the discussion.
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Why it matters
The findings expose significant operational waste within the federal government. This scrutiny could increase regulatory pressure on Congress regarding federal spending and oversight.
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Who's involved
- CongressThe body that could face increased regulatory pressure regarding federal spending and oversight.
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The entities involved
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Barack Obama
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Department of Energy
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