ART - HISTORY AND REVIEW OF PURCHASING CARD USE BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF 1990-2005 2008

The document provides information on the purchasing card (P-card) use by the U.S. federal government from 1990 to 2005. It includes statistics on the spending, number of cardholders, transactions, and annual spending per card. The document also references various sources such as government reports, testimonies, and audits related to the use and effectiveness of P-cards. The data shows an increasing trend in P-card usage and spending over the years, with a small percentage of the workforce using P-cards. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the P-card program and its impact on government spending.