Politico’s payroll voting shines light on USAID tapes

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Politico employees were surprised as their paychecks did not arrive in the recent pay period. According to internal E emails shared by the staff, business management pointed to a “technical error” in the payroll system and promised to solve the problem immediately.

Within approx. Twenty -four hours, the staff reported that wages had been paid out, but not before speculation on social media arose about what could have happened.

Politico is owned by Germany-based Axel Springer SE, a global media holding company that was once traded in public, but is now privately held. The company’s flagship publications and digital ventures are predominantly European, although its acquisition of 2021 of Politico expanded its US market’s footprint significantly. This made the situation that, despite being headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Politico’s strategic and financial decisions can be affected by its foreign parent.

As rumors swirled about payroll disorders, critics began to highlight Politico’s significant funding from USAID. Public items, including those found at USSASPENDING.GOV, show that Politico, LLC has received millions of Dollars from USAID, with the flow of federal prices that are significantly emerging in the last few years. Accurate numbers indicate that over 200 transactions from different federal programs contributed to Politico’s government -related revenue.

Politico, known for its in-depth political reporting, has published several pieces on USAID activities and foreign aid initiatives. Critics insist that readers deserve to know if a federal agency’s money is signing the same news room that reports on its activities. Although there is no direct evidence connecting the recent payroll with USAID funds, observers note that the timing has reinforced calls for disclosure.

Politico’s management has assured employees that the payroll system is now working, but it is still unclear whether it will tackle continuous concerns about USAD financing.

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