The Department of Energy, responsible for the energy habits of other federal agencies, wasted electricity in its offices.
Unscrupulous non-government organizations rake in billions of dollars intended for foreign assistance, much of it dubious.
Austin, Texas fired their energy general manager - but kept him on the payroll for nine months after that, though he did no work.
U.S. House members spent $38 million in travel at taxpayers' expense, with Republicans spending about 60 percent of that amount.