I am totally bemused and feel cheated as a taxpayer. It comes from both sides of politics. This is similar but the amount is outrageous. It always has been. This stuff is not rocket science.
Individuals are fully accountable to the organisation for the expenditure they incur.
No ifs, no buts. When I travel, if I have a cup of coffee and wish to have the cost of it properly reimbursed to me, I need a receipt. This is not hard. All outlets around the world are only too happy to provide receipts. I can't even believe I am writing this.