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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.
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."
Pentagon’s No. 2 watchdog official resigns
The departure, effective June 1, is the latest move in a broader shakeup of government watchdog agencies.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Pompeo denies retaliation in firing of State Dept watchdog
The secretary of state says he was unaware of any inspector general investigation into allegations that he may have mistreated staffers by instructing them to run personal errands for him and his wife.
Democrats protest removal of Transportation Department’s acting inspector general
Congressional Democrats are protesting President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the Transportation Department’s acting inspector general, the latest in a string of actions by Trump to fire or replace government watchdogs.
Justice Department watchdog is reviewing prisons for virus safety
The review is meant to ensure the agency is complying with the government’s guidance and best practices to prevent, manage and contain a coronavirus outbreak behind bars.
Border Patrol needlessly spent $12M at Texas facility, says government watchdog
Over five months, Customs and Border Protection paid $5.3 million for 650,000 meals that were never ordered, according to the Government Accountability Office..
By Cedar Attanasio, AP
DOJ finds errors in additional warrant applications
A Justice Department watchdog report from December found errors and omissions in applications to monitor the communications of a former Trump campaign aide, and an audit released last week found problems with additional applications between 2014 and 2019.
Trump removes acting Pentagon inspector general from job
President Donald Trump has sidelined the inspector general who was tapped to chair a special oversight board of the $2.2 trillion economic package intended to help businesses and individuals affected by the new coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.
Former DHS watchdog charged with stealing government tech
A former watchdog at the Department of Homeland Security has been indicted on charges of using his connections at the agency to steal software and databases.
By Jessie Bur
Senators criticize the empty top offices at watchdog agencies
Many agency offices responsible for holding the federal government accountable are missing permanent leadership officials.
By Jessie Bur