More detail. Sounds like $20,000 to me.
In its almost 220 page-long report, GAO concluded:
“Damage, theft, vandalism and pranks did occur in the White House complex during the 2001 presidential transition.”
“Incidents such as the removal of keys from computer keyboards; the theft of various items; the leaving of certain voice mail message, signs and written messages; and the placing of glue on desk drawers, clearly were done intentionally.”
“Any intentional damage at the White House complex, which is a national treasure, is both inappropriate and a serious matter. The theft of or willful damage to government property would constitute a criminal act in violation of federal law.”
Among the items damaged or missing, according to GAO, were: 62 keyboards; 26 cellular phones; 2 cameras; 10 antique doorknobs, 5-11 medallions and a number of office signs. Included with the formal GAO report were 77 pages of comments submitted by the Bush Administration citing in specific detail, numerous vulgar and obscene examples of pranks and vandalism in the forms of voicemail messages, posted notes and printer copy paper.
GAO estimated the total cost of the damage at roughly $20,000. |
