WHO: 42 senior executives of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
WHAT: NASA’s inspector general reports that 42 top execs in the agency are allowed to authorize their own travel and then approve purchases made with their government credit cards.
WHY IT’S DIM: Between October 2009 and December 2010, the 42 executives authorized themselves to spend at least $552,000 in travel and expenses, with no accountability to anybody.
WHERE TO VENT: Call NASA’s Office of Public Affairs at 202-358-1600.
