while the investigation continued we appointed a regional administrator, releaving mr. kenneally of that role, established a chief administrative services office reporting to me with responsibility for gsa's administration. continued streamlining shortening training sfochlt conferences. ms. britta reviewed expenditures until she was satisfied the controls were in place. upon receiving the ig's draft report in february 2012, we began disciplinary action, revised internal controls, and adjusted budgets to penalize regions for the wasted money. the egregious and coarse nature of the evidence and the waste of resources assured a loss of confidence in gsa leadership, therefore, i terminated two appointees in the chain of command and submitted my own resignation. i personally apologize to the american people. as the agency head, i am responsible. i will mourn for the rest of my life the loss of my appointment. >> mr. foley. >> thank you. chairman den ham and ranking member norton, members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here to testify today. my name is david foley and i