Budget

GAO Report Offers Solutions to Duplicative and Overlapping Expenditures
The GAO's recommendations for 2022 that would add to the $522 billion in savings that have been achieved to date.

California Lawmakers Should Approach Budget Surplus with Caution
The California legislature should focus on providing relief to taxpayers and shoring up the state's reserves.

Maryland Legislature Dumps $1.8 Billion into Stadium Projects
Two bills signed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan create a revolving stadium slush fund for billionaire sports owners.

Tax Processing Issues Continue to Plague IRS
Filing taxes is already stressful but the IRS' inefficiency makes it even worse for taxpayers.

Tennessee Lawmakers Should Reject Titans’ Stadium Deal
Tennessee lawmakers should refuse to put taxpayers on the hook for a project that will bring them little to no tangible benefits.

Biden Budget Doubles Down on Harmful Policies
The President's proposed budget would erode state authority, devastate the economy, and undermine national security.

Congress Should not Use Ukraine As an Excuse to Fund a Socialist Agenda
Congress should avoid using Ukraine or the COVID-19 pandemic as a means to pass a socialist agenda.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Washington Governor Jay Inslee February 2022 Porker of the Month
Washington Gov. Inslee is our February 2022 Porker of the Month for trying to allocate COVID relief funds for his own GND.

Hochul Proposes Green New Deal for New York
The climate provisions in Governor Hochul's proposed budget would drive up costs and fail to meet their stated goals.

Alaska Bill Promises Spending Transparency
If passed, HB 86 will give taxpayers greater insight into government spending.

Pentagon Accountancy Faces Further Criticism
A recent Inspector General report again questions the DOD’s ability to track the money it spends.

The New Year Is a New Chance to Restore Fiscal Sanity
Congress should resolve to pass policies that are fiscally responsible and alleviate the effects of inflation.