Here are some examples of federal programs that have been identified as wasteful or inefficient

 

Here are some examples of federal programs that have been identified as wasteful or inefficient:

1. **National Cybersecurity Efforts**: Despite significant spending, there are still vulnerabilities in the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.

2. **Efforts to Respond to Drug Abuse**: Programs aimed at combating drug abuse have been criticized for inefficiency and lack of impact.

3. **Federal Oversight of Food Safety**: There have been issues with the effectiveness and efficiency of food safety oversight.

4. **Government Liability for Environmental Cleanup**: The costs associated with environmental cleanup have been high, with some programs being inefficient.

5. **Managing Fiscal Risks Associated with Climate Change**: Programs addressing climate change have faced challenges in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.

Additionally, there are some bizarre examples of wasteful spending:

1. **Camouflage for Afghan National Army**: The Pentagon spent $28 million on licensing fees for a camouflage pattern that was unsuitable for Afghanistan's desert terrain.

2. **Anti-Smoking Campaign Targeting Hipsters**: The NIH spent $5 million on a campaign to get hipsters to stop smoking, including paying them to blog about quitting.

3. **Study on Cocaine and Japanese Quails**: Federal grants funded a study on how cocaine affects the sexual behavior of Japanese quails, costing at least $518,000.

4. **Hamster Fights**: Researchers received over $3 million from the NIH to study hamster aggression.

5. **Unused Buildings**: The government maintains about 770,000 unused and underused buildings nationwide.

These examples highlight the need for better oversight and efficiency in federal spending. Do you think there should be more efforts to reform these programs?