And one of the most egregious agencies that is part of that overall number is the guy sitting beside you, the Department of Education, is that correct?

This is why we have this committee, to get to the bottom of these kind of things.

Isn't it true that last year there were $144 billion in improper payments across the government?

Yes. So $144 billion across government, one of the most egregious agencies within that $144 billion is the Department of Education.

Mr. Runcie resigned, yes, the night before, right, he is supposed to come.

Man, no wonder the American taxpayers are fed up with our Federal Government and the way this place operates.

This is now two hearings in a row this committee has had with the Department of Education has not complied with two Federal laws.

Did Mr. Runcie receive any bonus payments over the last few years for his stellar job of not complying with two Federal laws?

I think we should go ahead and subpoena the guy and bring him in here to answer some of these questions.

Today's hearing highlights exactly what American taxpayers hate about the Federal Government.

They get paid better, better pension, cheaper healthcare, better overall benefit package, sick leave, all those kind of things, right? And you can't fire them, right?