Agency Quote by Carly Fiorina
“The GAO just released a report that said 22 percent of federal programs fail to meet their objectives. The truth is we don't know how taxpayer money is spent in Washington, D.C., which is why I think we ought to put every agency budget up on the Internet for everyone to see.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNBC, 2014
Lack of transparency in federal spending hampers accountability.
In simple terms: We don't know how money is spent.
Key Takeaway
Demand full budget disclosure.
Themes
government
transparency
accountability
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- budget reviews
- citizen watchdogs
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Fiscal oversight
public trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How can complex budgets be made understandable?
- What safeguards ensure data accuracy?
A Different Perspective
Publishing all budgets may overwhelm the public with data.
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