Audit finds US census preparations wasted millions

Census preparations wasted millions as temps collected checks for excessive travel, training

Associated Press , Tuesday February 16, 2010, 9:17 am EST

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Census Bureau wasted millions of dollars in preparation for its 2010 population count, including thousands of temporary employees who picked up $300 checks without performing work and others who overbilled for travel costs.

Federal investigators caution the excessive charges could multiply once the $15 billion headcount begins in earnest next month unless the agency imposes tighter spending controls, according to excerpts of a forthcoming audit obtained by The Associated Press.

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