HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A city of Houston audit shows not only was no one paying attention to the gas card for city vehicles, but workers were wasting taxpayer dollars by paying more for fuel at gas stations instead of city-run fuel locations.

A new audit caught Houston City Council Member Fred Flickinger's attention. Not just because of what was in it, but he has a personal connection.

Flickinger said he used to manage fleet fuel programs at private businesses 30 years ago, which is why he couldn't believe it when he learned the city's fuel cards aren't assigned to each person.

"I was kind of surprised they didn't have similar, and they've got multiple users of the same card, which I don't understand how you can go back and hold any individual accountable," Flickinger said.

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