The Energy Department on July 25 shared a column published the same day written by U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. His op-ed criticized the ACA, writing: “It has never been enough to repeal Obamacare. Repeal is obvious, because its failure is obvious.”
The department’s tweet was deleted later that same day, but the department acknowledged its existence, the report states.
In a letter to Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J, the GAO said the department stepped outside its congressionally mandated jurisdiction and violated federal law by tweeting Mr. Perry’s column.
“Energy did not show that its appropriation is available for the purpose of informing the public about healthcare legislation,” the GAO concluded, according to ABC News.
The Energy Department did not immediately respond to ABC News‘ request for comment.
More articles on leadership:
Dr. Anthony Tersigni: We must ensure value-based reimbursements continue to help, not hinder
House Democrats fight lawsuit to end pre-existing condition coverage
Healthcare takes center stage in Ohio Senate race
At Becker's 4th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, taking place November 2–5 in Chicago, more than 1,500 hospital and health system executives tackle decisions that determine whether organizations thrive or merely survive: protecting margins under cost pressure, choosing where to grow, renegotiating payer relationships, stabilizing the workforce and proving real ROI on technology. This is where leaders work through them together, face-to-face. Apply for complimentary registration now.