Audit of NGOs on Southern Border
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX has asked the Trump administration to conduct a widespread audit of NGOs on the southern border to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Gooden believes many NGOs have a conflict of interest by facilitating migration of illegal aliens and lobbying for open border policies, while receiving billions of dollars in government funds.
Key Points
- NGOs accused of assisting criminal aliens and operating a human smuggling campaign
- Billions of taxpayer dollars wasted on illegal migrants through federal grants and contracts
- NGOs lobbying for open border policies while receiving government funds
Pros
- Prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse in government funds
- Highlighting potential conflicts of interest in NGOs
Cons
- Potential backlash from Democrats and NGOs
- Complicated investigation process