Previous auditing work on widespread improper premium class travel at the Dept. of Defense & the Dept. of State have led to concerns as to whether similar improper travel exists in the rest of the fed. gov¿t. The author was asked to: (1) determine the magnitude of premium class travel governmentwide & the extent such travel was improper; (2) identify internal control weaknesses that contributed to improper & abusive premium class travel; & (3) report on specific cases of improper & abusive premium class travel. Kutz analyzed bank data & performed statistical sampling to quantify the extent that premium class travel was improper. He also performed data mining, reviewed travel regulations, & interviewed agency officials. Includes recommendations. Charts
Previous auditing work on widespread improper premium class travel at the Dept. of Defense & the Dept. of State have led to concerns as to whether similar improper travel exists in the rest of the fed. gov¿t. The author was asked to: (1) determine the magnitude of premium class travel governmentw...