Washington Knows Exactly Where the Waste Is - and Keeps Doing Nothing About It
The federal government has identified significant waste and duplication in its spending, amounting to over $100 billion. Despite recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that could save substantial amounts, Congress has largely ignored these findings. Many recommendations remain unaddressed, with potential savings of over $100 billion if acted upon.
- ▪The GAO's annual report highlights over $100 billion in waste and duplication identified over the past fifteen years.
- ▪Since 2011, implemented recommendations have saved $774.3 billion, yet many remain unaddressed by Congress.
- ▪A Medicare payment disparity could save $156.9 billion over ten years if Congress equalizes payments for hospitals and independent physicians.
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Washington Knows Exactly Where the Waste Is - and Keeps Doing Nothing About It By Ben Smith | 8:00 AM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File The federal government's own auditors have spent fifteen years writing reports, issuing recommendations, and tracking the results in a public database. Congress has spent fifteen years largely ignoring them. The tab is now over $100 billion. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its annual duplication and waste report on May 12, 2026.
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