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Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2023

CAGW's 24th annual compilation of its hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats is a scary read.

GAO Releases New Estimate of COVID Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Congress and executive branch agencies should continue to get as many answers and money as possible. 

September 27, 2023 — Eric Maus 1695831696

FCC Should Avoid Another Net Neutrality Debacle

Former Obama administration solicitors general agree net neutrality rules should not be restored.

September 22, 2023 — Thomas Schatz 1695418383

Wealthy Counties Still Flush with COVID Cash

Local governments continue to spend left-over "fiscal recovery" funds on wish list projects with no accountability from Congress.

September 5, 2023 — Alec Mena 1693945488

Estimates of COVID-19 Relief Fraud Continue to Increase

The government's failure to distribute relief money correctly continues to be unearthed. 

July 25, 2023 — Eric Maus 1690314310

Taxpayers Do Not Get Everything They Want But They Get What They Need

The Fiscal Responsibility Act is what taxpayers need and will lead to more of what they want to reduce wasteful spending.

May 30, 2023 — Thomas Schatz 1685481848

House Committees Hold Oversight Hearings on COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Long overdue oversight hearings were finally held in the House of Representatives. 

February 9, 2023 — Eric Maus 1675970453

Broadband Waste Detailed in Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau Report

A report from the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau discovered insufficient oversight guidance in the state's broadband programs.

October 14, 2022 — Ryan Lanier 1665770389