Treasury Watchdog Upholds Mnuchin’s $800,000 Use of Government Planes
- Treasury inspector general inquiry finds no violations
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The U.S. Treasury’s watchdog found Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s use of government aircraft at a cost of about $800,000 was in line with the agency’s rules, but asked for “more rigor” backing up the need for such expenses in the future.
Mnuchin made nine requests for use of government aircraft since he was sworn in as Treasury chief in February, including three international trips. Eight were approved, while a request for a jet for his European honeymoon in August was withdrawn. One of the approved requests covers a trip to the Middle East scheduled for later this month.