Boeing marked up soap dispensers by 8,000% amid $1 million in overcharges for Air Force, audit says
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The Pentagon's inspector general found that Boeing significantly overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, revealing egregious pricing practices.
The report highlighted a shocking 8,000% markup on lavatory soap dispensers, raising serious concerns about pricing integrity and the potential waste of taxpayer dollars in defense contracts.
Boeing has been awarded over $30 billion in contracts since 2011 for C-17 spare parts, yet a significant portion of those costs were deemed excessive, prompting an audit by the OIG.
In light of previous issues with the 737 Max, Boeing's overpricing scrutiny may compound existing reputational damage, as the company faces challenges in maintaining confidence and integrity.
Read at Fortune
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