Barofsky: Attitude at Geithner’s Treasury Was Go Along to Get Along
When Neil Barofsky was handed the job of Special Inspector General of the TARP program, he assumed that his role was to be independent of Treasury, and vigilant against waste, fraud, and abuse. But in canvassing other inspectors general for guidance, he was told the best approach was to appear to be active, but not do anything that would make enemies. In other words, go along to get along.
