
Federal agencies have been overpaying teleworkers who moved out of Washington, with some employees collecting up to $10,000 in undeserved income. Inspectors general found significant overpayment rates, such as 23% at the Department of Commerce and 68% at the Architect of the Capitol, leading to accusations of 'taxpayer theft' and wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars.
Pathetic waste of hardworking Americans’ money. https://t.co/A6sbwB7D3e
Inspectors general for the Department of Commerce and the Architect of the Capitol found that a significant percentage of teleworking employees were collecting salaries with locality pay rates higher than where they’re living. #TWTFrontPage https://t.co/MbvuNrxtW8
The Architect of the Capitol, meanwhile, showed a stunning 68% overpayment rate for its telework employees. https://t.co/MbvuNrxtW8
