John Doolittle: “this comprehensive audit of House financial records and administrative operations will prevent in the future the kinds…”

“this comprehensive audit of House financial records and administrative operations will prevent in the future the kinds of problems we have seen with the House restaurant, the House Post Office and the House bank and will identify whether and to what extent other House units have been in compliance with law and House rules and have operated effectively and efficiently. It will provide necessary information to the public to determine the manner in which taxpayer funds have been used and will ensure accountability in the administration of this House. This audit should examine, amongst other things, monies in the contingent fund, monies expended by legislative service organizations, House officers accounts, committee accounts and the Architect of the Capitol. It should also look into allegations concerning ghost employees and official payrolls. This audit will set an important precedent for openness and accountability and is a much desired reform.”