Oversight
IG: $400M Border Contract Awarded Properly, Though Investigators Met Roadblocks in Interviews
This was one of several contracts awarded under the Trump administration for the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Oversight
Afghanistan Watchdog Doubles Down on Oversight Efforts
Upcoming reports will serve as “cautionary and instructive guides” for future operations, said the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction.
Workforce
All Inspectors General Need Testimonial Subpoena Authority, Watchdogs Say
Three IGs testified before lawmakers about various reforms needed to improve their oversight.
Oversight
Lawmaker Requests IG Probe Into Trump COVID-19 Food Program
A report from Democratic congressional staff found “serious red flags” with some of the contractors involved in the program.
Workforce
After Having Their Computers Monitored, Employees Blast SSA Watchdog
Employee group pledges to bring its complaints to the White House and Congress.
Oversight
Biden Moves to Fill More Inspector General Vacancies, Announcing 3 Nominees
One of the watchdog positions has been without permanent leadership since June 2014.
Oversight
Lawmaker Urges Watchdogs to Review Special Immigrant Visa Process for Afghans
The process has been scrutinized in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover and U.S. withdrawal.
Management
Training the Watchdogs: ‘Our Job Doesn't End When You Leave The Door’
Government Executive spoke with Douglas Holt, executive director of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency’s training institute.
Workforce
Agency Threatens Discipline After Monitoring Employee Computer Logs and Alleging Telework Non-Productivity
Employees complain the draconian oversight is creating a “dysfunctional” work environment.
Oversight
Afghanistan Watchdog to Brief Lawmakers on Tuesday
“It is vital to understand what happened in Afghanistan,” said House Republicans in requesting the bipartisan briefing.
Oversight
Republicans Seek Briefing from Afghanistan Reconstruction Watchdog
“It is unclear if continued U.S. assistance would find its way into the hands of terrorists and be used to finance attacks on Americans,” GOP members wrote.
Management
‘All the Signs Have Been There’ Predicting Afghan Security Force Collapse, IG Says
For more than a decade, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has been warning about “ghost soldiers” and corruption to anyone willing to pay attention.
Oversight
Afghanistan Reconstruction Oversight Continues Despite U.S. Withdrawal
“As long as there's money flowing, there's a need for oversight and SIGAR’s responsibility,” says John Sopko, special IG for Afghanistan reconstruction.
Oversight
Watchdog Takes Up Review on Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Approval
The FDA commissioner requested the investigation.
Oversight
FBI Agent Used Photos of Young Female Support Staff in Undercover Sex Stings
The images, of staffers not certified to work on undercover investigations, potentially put the women in danger, IG says.
Oversight
Agriculture IG Named Acting Watchdog of Federal Housing Finance Agency
The office has been under scrutiny by lawmakers and an IG committee.
Management
DOJ Will Not Prosecute Trump Officials After IG Referred Findings of False Testimony on Census
Investigators verified that former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross misled Congress, but the Justice Department said it won't pursue prosecution.
Oversight
Inspector General Vindicates Top Global Media Agency Officials Suspended During Trump Administration
The situation was one of many controversial ones under the agency’s former CEO, who claims he was trying to “return this agency to fulfilling its legally mandated mission.”
Oversight
FDA Asks for IG Review on Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Process
Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug has been the subject of much controversy.
Oversight