Despite appearances, the federal government knows it wastes a ton of money. That's why each agency is equipped with an Inspector General, whose sole job it is to investigate and identify government waste. This can take the form of calling out questionable or improper use of funds, finding structural problems, or just pointing out opportunities where Uncle Sam could have saved some money.
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