The Refinishing Touch Blog

As expected, President Barack Obama has been challenged at every level since he moved into the White House. Planning and overseeing the country's economy during what some media has coined as "The Great Recession" has resulted in spotlights and scrutiny on every detail and announcement relating to the administration’s spending reform plans.

Earlier this month the Associated Press reviewed the President's plans to "overhaul broken US contracting" and to address wasteful spending. Estimates place US spending on on government contracts since 2001 at about $500 billion. President Obama and his team plans to shave $40 billion a year off this spend.

As expected, the President has come under a great deal of scrutiny from opponents who have criticized his plans as cavalier. Questioning whether enough time has been spent sorting and understanding existing government contracts, critics say the administration has not identified contracts that have proven to stand out for their effectiveness and efficiency over the course of time.

The Refinishing Touch has a long history of dealing with a range of government departments, contracts and projects. Yes, there can be a great deal of red tape and a need to understand detailed processes and procedures, but projects are rewarding, worthwhile, and we are glad to contribute to the sustainability efforts of our nation's agencies and adminstration.

Wherever and whoever is 'right' over how the current administration is handling its review of contracts, we welcome any coverage of a debate that reviews inefficiency in our nation's spend - which is after all, taxpayers' money - and any altercations that bring more rationale and sustainable ways of conducting government business.

Labels: contracting, government, President Barack Obama, Sustainability