In its rush to provide Katrina disaster aid, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency wasted millions of dollars and overpaid for hotel rooms, including $438-a-day lodging in New York City

Audits Show Millions in Katrina Aid Wasted

"A half-dozen of the largest federal agencies squandered $19 billion through erroneous payments last year, and the total amount wasted is probably far greater, congressional auditors said Friday. "

Report: Federal Agencies Wasted $19 Billion Last Year