Oversight
A Watchdog Dings the Indian Health Service’s Early COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The agency described the steps it has taken over the months to rectify these issues.
Oversight
How to Outsmart Election Disinformation
The 2022 midterms are here, and so too is a wave of concerning new mis- and disinformation trends. Here’s how to tell the two apart — and what you and your loved ones can do to avoid falling for them.
Oversight
USDA Plans Major Reforms to Curb Salmonella in Poultry
An earlier ProPublica investigation showed that weak food safety protections have done little to stop Americans from getting sick from salmonella poisoning.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Did SBA Bungle the Review of PPP Loans?
The Project on Government Oversight's Nick Schwellenbach joins the podcast to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program.
Oversight
A Watchdog Says the Global Media Agency Lacks Clear and Consistent Policies to Ensure Editorial Independence
The finding comes as part of a “targeted inspection” of the agency’s editorial independence and journalistic standards.
Oversight
The IG Council Has Confirmed That It Is Investigating Homeland Security Watchdog Officials
The council also pushed back on broader claims that it is “failing” in its mission.
Oversight
Trump to Be Subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Panel as the ‘Central Cause’ of Capitol Insurrection
Cheney: Committee will consider criminal referrals for ‘multiple individuals,’ recommend legislative proposals to guard against similar attack in the future
Oversight
Federal Prisons Are Discounting Inmates' Sexual Assault Allegations Against Officers
Bureau of Prisons will not pursue misconduct cases based on inmate testimony, IG says.
Oversight
OPM Watchdog Seeks a Background Search Tool to Help Investigations
The Office of Personnel Management’s Inspector General asked industry to offer insights about a potential online search and retrieval service to help with its investigations.
Oversight
Jan. 6 Committee’s Fact-Finding and Bipartisanship Will Lead to An Impact in Coming Decades, if not Tomorrow
A lot of facts have come forward through the efforts of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol. What will its efforts mean to the U.S.?
Oversight
GovExec Daily: House GOP Promises ‘Aggressive’ ARPA Oversight, if They Take the House
Route Fifty's Kery Murakami joins the podcast to discuss how Republicans plan to use oversight powers if they win in November.
Oversight
What the Jan. 6 Committee Could Learn from the Failures of Truth Commissions to Bring Justice and Accountability
While the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol attacks has limited legal powers, it can help craft an accurate narrative of American democracy and history.
Oversight
Migrant Children at Fort Bliss Shelter Faced Distress, Long Release Waits
Inspector General report shows operational challenges within the Office of Refugee Resettlement and its contractor-run shelter in 2021
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Space Force Policy in Congress
Defense One's Jacqueline Feldscher speaks to Rep. Doug Lamborn about space policy.
Oversight
A Second Guilty Plea in the Case of Impersonating DHS Officials
Haider Ali pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, bank fraud and unlawful possession of a large-capacity ammunition feeding device.
Oversight
The Best Way to Protect Infrastructure Spending from Waste and Fraud Is to Set Up an Oversight Body—Right Now
The new entity would need sufficient authority and resources to tackle the job.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Rep. James Comer Talks Oversight, Midterms
Courtney Bublé talks to the Oversight Committee ranking member about his current – and potential – role in overseeing government.
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Federal Watchdogs Recognized for Their Outstanding Accomplishments
The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency hosted its 25th annual awards ceremony on Tuesday.
Oversight
Watchdog Again Pushes GSA to End Contracting Pilot Program
The agency’s inspector general found the Transaction Data Reporting program does not guarantee agencies are getting the lowest contract price alternative.
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