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Grassley grills Pentagon over improper use of government credit cards

A watchdog concluded DOD cardholders made $52 million worth of "questionable" purchases at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Molly Weisner

3 weeks ago

Two-thirds of federal buildings miss required asbestos checks

There are more than 8,000 properties in GSA’s care, with the average building reaching 50 years of age.

By Molly Weisner

2 months ago

Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe

Top Democrats called for an investigation on Thursday, June 10, 2021, after The New York Times reported that the Justice Department under President Donald Trump seized the communications data of members of the House Intelligence Committee.

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Agency watchdogs lack protection and resources to fulfill missions

Inspectors general often lack the staff, influence and protection from political interference to fully accomplish their missions of uncovering waste, fraud and abuse.

By Jessie Bur

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Watchdog council elects new chair for 2021

National Science Foundation Inspector General Allison Lerner was selected to chair the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency beginning in 2021.

By Jessie Bur

3 years ago

State Department watchdog resigns after predecessor’s ouster

Stephen Akard announced his resignation just two days after Democrats issued subpoenas for several of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's top aides to answer questions about the shakeup in the watchdog's office.

4 years ago

Watchdog: DEA lacks oversight of money laundering operations

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration failed to effectively oversee and manage undercover money laundering operations that move tens of millions of dollars of illegal drug proceeds each year through a network of government-approved fronts, according to a watchdog report.

4 years ago

Fired State Department watchdog says he was bullied by officials

Former Inspector General Steve Linick told Congress last week that two senior officials sought to block an inquiry into the arms deal, according to a transcript of the interview made public.

4 years ago

Ousted State watchdog confirms investigations into Pompeo

The investigation is part of a larger congressional efforts to find out more about President Trump’s recent moves to sideline several independent government watchdogs.

4 years ago

White House responds to trend of firing inspectors general

Sen. Chuck Grassley, an ally of the president, says that “without sufficient explanation, it’s fair to question the president’s rationale for removing an inspector general. If the president has a good reason to remove an inspector general, just tell Congress what it is."

4 years ago

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