Report: US Military Improperly Spent $952K At Casinos Over One-Year PeriodDefense Department Inspector General Releases Findings |
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Members of the US military improperly spent nearly $1 million at casinos over a year-long stretch using government-issued credit cards, according to the Defense Department Inspector General, the Washington Post reported.
In the 12 months ending June 30, 2014, $952,258 was improperly spent using government charge cards in casinos. Air Force members led the way among branches of the military with more than $404,000 spent improperly at casinos.
The figures exclude charges in casinos deemed to be OK, like having a meal. Around one third of all the money spent in casinos during the year was determined to be improper.
The charges examined included 4,437 made in casinos
In addition, $96,576 was spent in “adult entertainment establishments.”
Charges that were deemed improper were the responsibility of the person who made the transactions, according to the report, so the government wasn’t on the hook for the money. Still, many of the charges were considered improper and sometimes resulted in disciplinary action.
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