It takes a lot of silk flowers and artwork to keep the Homeland safe. The
Homeland Security Department's acting Inspector General has a report out showing the
Transportation Security Administration shopping spree for it's new $19 million crisis management center. The report cites nearly $500,000 for artwork, silk plants and other brik-a-brac. The report --
Irregularities in the Development of the Transportation Security Operations Center -- breaks down the expenses:
- $252,392 for artwork
- $29,032 for art consultants
- $30,085 for silk plants
- $13,861 for lamps and such
On top of that, the vendors added a 20% markup coming to $174,000.
The report also claims workspaces are bigger than normally allowed. The Center has 55 offices, 45 featuring cable TV. The center has 7 seperate kitchens complete with $3,000 refrigerators. The 79 federal workers at the center also got a 4,200 square foot fitness center with towel laundry service.
(BaltSun)[Crossposted at
BlogCritics.org]
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