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1 day ago

Exclusive | NYC middle school spent $20K in a week at one restaurant - with $600 in eggs, $200 worth of coffee and tea: docs

A middle school in Brooklyn expended nearly $20,000 on catering from a Caribbean restaurant in a week, totaling $745,000 in a year.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Outrage 'the government is splurging taxpayers' hard-earned money on luxury hotels' for migrants - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government is spending hundreds on luxury hotels for asylum seekers at the expense of taxpayers, which many view as an insult to law-abiding citizens.
UK politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

David Plunkert's "On Parade"

Nearly five months into Donald Trump's second term, he is not only increasingly turning America into an autocracy with his endless stream of abuses of executive power but also squandering significant amounts of taxpayer money.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Instead Of Wasting Millions On A Fake Display Of Military Strength In D.C., Trump Should Fund A Real One In Ukraine - Above the Law

Trump's military parade overshadowed celebrations, using taxpayer funds for personal ego rather than honoring the Army.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Country Crowd Busts Out Laughing At Explanation Of Trump Golf Course Event

Rep. Hinson faced backlash at a town hall when addressing taxpayer-funded congressional meetings at Trump's golf resort, highlighting public dissatisfaction.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' 'powerless' charter panel stacked with Dem cronies making six-figure salaries: 'big waste of money'

NYC Council's new commission risks wasting taxpayer money on power-limiting initiatives that are unlikely to succeed against the mayor's established commission.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New York legislature passes long-delayed state budget - including provision for AG Letitia James' legal defense

"This certainly is the height of hypocrisy," state Sen. Andrew Lanza (R-Staten Island) said during debate on the Senate floor.
NYC politics
#government-spending
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

The Most Ridiculous Ways the Federal Government Has Wasted Tax Dollars

The government significantly wastes taxpayer money on dubious projects that raise eyebrows.
Taxpayers should be aware of how their hard-earned money is being spent.
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

1.4m spend on security shelter 'deeply frustrating', says Minister O'Gorman

The significant cost of a security shed has prompted concern and calls for a review on government spending practices.
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

'Profound embarrassment' - Ceann Comhairle slams 'exorbitant cost' of 336,000 Leinster House bike shed on Dail return

Public outcry regarding a €336,000 bike shed reflects concerns over government spending and accountability.
A call for investigation into the bike shed's excessive cost highlights public demand for financial transparency.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

The Most Ridiculous Ways the Federal Government Has Wasted Tax Dollars

The government significantly wastes taxpayer money on dubious projects that raise eyebrows.
Taxpayers should be aware of how their hard-earned money is being spent.
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

'Profound embarrassment' - Ceann Comhairle slams 'exorbitant cost' of 336,000 Leinster House bike shed on Dail return

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Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Elon Musk vows to 'DOGE' Fed's $2.5B 'Palace of Versailles" HQ: 'wasting tax dollars'

Elon Musk advocates for an investigation into the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion renovation project, concerned about taxpayer implications.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How DOGE Hides Its Work, and Trump Targets Climate Rules

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency presented inflated savings figures, revealing flaws in its data methodology.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Elon Musk vows to 'DOGE' Fed's $2.5B 'Palace of Versailles" HQ: 'wasting tax dollars'

Elon Musk advocates for an investigation into the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion renovation project, concerned about taxpayer implications.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How DOGE Hides Its Work, and Trump Targets Climate Rules

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency presented inflated savings figures, revealing flaws in its data methodology.
more#elon-musk
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Drink-drive London council boss given 88,000 golden goodbye' after crash scandal

Dosunmu's resignation and subsequent settlement has raised public outcry over accountability and misuse of taxpayers' funds.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Mississippi Sheriff to be Investigated by State Auditor

Mississippi Auditor's office investigates allegations of Sheriff Bailey using jail inmates on his mother's farm.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

America's colleges are hoarding billions - and yet still cry poor as Trump targets federal funding

Universities leverage taxpayer funding through federal research dollars, masking significant financial dependence on government support.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump is deworming Washington - now to keep the parasites out for good

Washington is influenced by a "parasite class" that benefits from taxpayer money, prompting calls for proactive reform.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

NYC mayor's race: Lander hits Cuomo over report about state still paying millions in legal fees related to scandals | amNewYork

Lander criticizes Cuomo over state's spending on legal fees connected to misconduct lawsuits.
The state has used $60 million in taxpayer money for Cuomo's defense against accusations.
Lander calls for Cuomo to cover his own legal expenses moving forward.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump order aims to cut benefits for those without legal status. Most already don't qualify.

Trump's order aims to prevent taxpayer funding for undocumented immigrants' benefits.
Immigrants without legal status often lack access to federal benefits.
The impact of undocumented immigrants on taxpayer costs is debated.
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