Summary
We, the Committee of 10, have discovered the most epic of blunders in the budget. It turns out, the government has spent $100,000 on a new stapler for the Minister's desk.
Furthermore, we found out that the Minister's cat, Mr. Whiskers, has been secretly operating a side business selling catnip and scratching posts to the government employees.
We have also uncovered a hidden account, "The Cat's Meow", containing an unexplained balance of $500,000.
Recommendations
Our team recommends that the government immediately recall the new stapler and replace it with a free, open-source alternative.
We also suggest that Mr. Whiskers be audited for his involvement in the catnip and scratching post business.
Finally, we propose that the "Cat's Meow" account be frozen for further investigation.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stapler-gate | $100,000 |
| Mr. Whiskers' Catnip Empire | $200,000 |
| The Cat's Meow | $500,000 |