Agency Oversight
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The federal government is among the biggest spenders on advertising. At about $1.3 billion a year, it's in the top 25 U.S. spenders.
July 10, 2024 -
The federal government is among the biggest spenders on advertising. At about $1.3 billion a year, it's in the top 25 U.S. spenders.
July 10, 2024 -
Conflicts of interest in federal contracts can happen in a lot of ways. In one case, an award winner's subcontractor turned out to have a conflict of interest.
July 10, 2024 -
GSA oversaw 89 projects where agencies consolidated office space over the past eight years. But agencies also missed more consolidation opportunities than that.
July 09, 2024 -
The Labor Department team is now a finalist for the Service to America Medal Awards for its work's broader effects on child labor enforcement.
July 09, 2024 -
Agencies are likely to see an uptick in legal challenges to their regulations — especially those that impact the environment and health care.
July 08, 2024 -
The IRS Whistleblower Office has helped recover nearly $7 billion in taxes owed. Whistleblowers have been paid more than $1 billion in awards.
July 04, 2024 -
The Supreme Court last week overturned a 40 year precedent. In a case brought by New England fisherman, the court reversed the Chevron deference.
July 01, 2024 -
The Supreme Court has upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment.
June 28, 2024 -
CBP has taken steps to better balance transparency and privacy when it comes to what are known as Enforce and Protect Act administrative proceedings.
June 28, 2024 -
The Supreme Court has stripped the Securities and Exchange Commission of a major tool in fighting securities fraud.
June 27, 2024 -
Among its priorities, the Biden administration wants to help clean up the oceans and make the use of them more sustainable.
June 27, 2024 -
Weapons take too long to develop and field. Dozens of Defense Department acquisition programs are late, slow or over budget.
June 26, 2024 -
The IRS recently installed a new chief of its Criminal Investigation branch. He is a 29-year IRS veteran.
June 26, 2024 -
A new contract for employees at the Environmental Protection Agency has some new assurances that allow scientists to discuss their work more freely.
June 25, 2024