Every dollar our government spends is your money—so we should audit it thoroughly, hold public hearings on waste, and demand transparency. Here's how we do it:
1. Multiple Auditing Agencies
I propose mandating multi-agency audits (GAO, Inspectors General, independent auditors) for every major federal, state, and local program. This ensures checks and balances, reduces the chance of oversight failure, and uncovers both duplication and fraud early.
2. Congressional Oversight Committees & Public Hearings
Once audits identify potential waste, Congress will form oversight committees to review findings. We’ll convene public hearings, bringing in officials, grant recipients, and on-the-ground staff to explain how funds were spent. They’ll have to either justify continued funding or return the money—not hide behind closed doors.
3. Strict Record-Keeping Requirements
All agencies will be required to retain full documentation—receipts, contracts, invoices, and financial records—for at least 10 years after project completion. This goes beyond IRS norms (7 years), ensuring long-term accountability and traceability.
4. Real-Time Tracking & Public Access
Building on the Transparency Act, we’ll launch a central tracking portal so any taxpayer—or media outlet—can see how funds are used. Unauthorized delays or withheld data will be met with financial and legal consequences.
5. Outcomes That Matter
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Find and eliminate waste before it becomes entrenched bureaucratic leaks.
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Empower citizens to participate in oversight—by watching hearings, submitting questions, or flagging issues.
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Rebuild trust in government by showing, not just telling, that we’re accountable.
