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Cause of death revealed for soldier who died in Pentagon parking lot
Officials concluded their investigation into the death of a soldier who died in a Pentagon parking lot earlier this year.
Army general faulted by inspector general for White House misconduct
An Army one-star general who led the White House Military Office may face punishment.
Treasury makes Trump tax returns available to Congress
The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s request for an order that would have prevented the move.
By Fatima Hussein
Could stronger enforcement help restaff federal transportation jobs?
The fines collected from unruly or abusive travelers could go toward hiring more officers at the Transportation Security Agency and the Federal Air Marshal Service.
By Jessie Bur
Watchdogs call for protection of their temporary colleagues’ independence
Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Alison Lerner said that current provisions for vacant posts, 'undermine the IG’s independence and stakeholders’ confidence.'
By Jessie Bur
IRS employees ‘outgunned’ in the fight to enforce taxes
A shrinking workforce means that the IRS can only pursue so many audits, leaving significant tax dollars uncollected.
By Jessie Bur
Justice Department probing postmaster over fundraising
The Department of Justice is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over political fundraising activity at his former business.
Watchdogs would get subpoena power under a bipartisan bill
Inspectors General would have the court-enforceable power to compel testimony from former feds and contractors.
By Jessie Bur
Congress to consider updating the authorities of agency watchdogs
Members of the House requested that 23 agency heads provide Congress with detailed documentation of the policies and practices surrounding inspector general interactions.
By Jessie Bur
Federal watchdogs open probe of response to Capitol riot
The reviews will encompass everything from whether the FBI adequately shared information with other law enforcement agencies about the potential for violence to how the Pentagon mobilized for the Jan. 6 crisis.
With investigations backlog eliminated, the work of true reform begins
Now is the time for the leaders of reform to redouble their commitment to transforming federal personnel vetting.
By Bryan Smith and John P. Fitzpatrick