Thursday, August 11, 2016

Federal report says Detroit Veterans Affairs Medical Center wasted $300,000 on unused TVs

Federal report says Detroit Veterans Affairs Medical Center wasted $300,000 on unused TVs - WXYZ.com
"(WXYZ) Detroit - Federal inspectors have uncovered what they say is more than $300,000 in wasteful spending at The Detroit VA Medical Center.
Image result for Detroit Veterans Affairs Medical CenterA report by the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General found the purchase of 300 television sets, for patient use, was improperly done. 
The units, have gone unused for nearly three years, sitting in the boxes they were delivered in.
The report says the items were purchased before an installation contract was awarded, and it was later determined the units were not compatible with design plans.
The VA spent nearly $20,000 to adjust their installation design, but still, the majority of the units have not been installed.
Adding further to the frustration, the warranties have since expired, which could lead to additional costs down the road should the units malfunction..."

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