Brenda Farrell: Lack of guidance puts DoD in ethical hot water

Sexual misconduct, bribery and cheating are popping up on the Defense Department's ethics radar screen. A lack of accountability because of unclear guidance is one...

Brenda Farrell, director of defense capabilities and management issues, GAO

Sexual misconduct, bribery and cheating are popping up on the Defense Department's ethics radar screen. A lack of accountability because of unclear guidance is one possible cause, according to the Government Accountability Office. Brenda Farrell, GAO's director of defense capabilities and management issues, fills in the details on In Depth with Francis Rose.

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