$4m on 8,000 education department trips with little explanation: What you need to know about the gaps worrying lawmakers
The education department spent nearly $4m on more than 8,000 work-related trips but failed to provide lawmakers with complete records for the third consecutive year. Travel reports reviewed by the Associated Press showed major gaps, including missing job titles, travel purposes and funding sources. Lawmakers said the lack of detail hampers oversight as budgets tighten and has prompted proposals to curb state-funded travel and strengthen reporting requirements.
The education department spent nearly $4m on more than 8,000 work-related trips but failed to provide lawmakers with complete records for the third consecutive year. Travel reports reviewed by the Associated Press showed major gaps, including missing job titles, travel purposes and funding sources. Lawmakers said the lack of detail hampers oversight as budgets tighten and has prompted proposals to curb state-funded travel and strengthen reporting requirements.
