The General Accounting Office dumped a huge pile of Katrina-related audit material and Al Tompkins over at Poynter found it.
That's why Al is my dog.
Anyways, here's the highlights and let me just say I'm not surprised and I can actually sympathize with some of the purchases. That, and with the biggest percentage going to 'cash' you know these folks weren't the only ones making iffy purchases - only the ones dumb enough to use their government-issued debit cards.
Here's what people deemed necessary following the big storm:
Elliot's Gun Shop; Jefferson, La.; .45 caliber pistol; $1,300
D Houston; Houston; Gentlemen's club; $1,200
Friedman's Jewelers; Plano, Texas; Diamond engagement ring; $1,100
Argosy Casino; Baton Rouge, La.; Seven ATM withdrawals within one day at a gambling institution; $1,000
Tim Fanguy Bail Bonds; Houma, La.; Partial bail bond payment; $1,000
Dept. of Public Safety; Baton Rouge, La.; Payment of prior traffic violations for driver's license
reinstatement; $700
Cat Tattoo; Addison, Texas; Tattoo on arm; $450
Swedish Institute; Irving, Texas; Massage parlor; $400
Tiger Beer and Wine; Dallas; Alcohol beverages; $200
Condoms To Go; Dallas; Adult erotica products; $150
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