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Ventana Productions Settles Over Fake IT Bills | Washington DC News

A shady billing scandal rocks Ventana Productions, which secretly disguised employee food expenses—think Panera and Dunkin—as IT equipment invoices over five years, costing taxpayers $15K in false claims. An anonymous tip triggered a probe that uncovered seven fraudulent invoices. The company now faces a $50K settlement—no admission of guilt required—but the U.S. Attorney’s office made it clear: waste, fraud, and abuse won’t be tolerated. This case is a stark reminder that even small scams add up—and oversight is watching. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…

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