let me simply say that the incongruity cannot be more clear that the agency says it doesn't do random audits; yet, if they are prohibited, it would cost a billion dollars a year. We have a problem we have to iron out here. As I said, GAO said it is $2.8 million.
Discussing issues related to agency audits and budget during Senate floor debate.
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