Michael Horowitz

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Federal watchdogs still uncovering full scope of fraud in $5T COVID-19 spending

Agency inspectors general have already flagged tens of billions of dollars in suspected fraud, and efforts are underway to recover some improper payments.

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Senators seek ‘guardrails’ on expanded subpoena power for inspectors general

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House committee passes bill to prevent another Schedule F executive order from happening

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DOJ investigators have mixed reviews of agency’s COVID-19 response, IG says

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Pandemic board gets first permanent chair after Trump’s watchdog shakeup

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Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz

He also serves as chair of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee.

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Federal prisons are facing threats from drones dropping contraband, surveilling facilities

Just when you think things can’t get worse, consider that the Bureau of Prisons is facing. A growing threat of surveillance of its facilities, and the…

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IGs on pandemic oversight board warn job well done still means billions in fraud

IGs on the committee continue to send up red flags on COVID-19 spending. SBA’s IG office, for example, recently issued management alerts warning of billions of dollars potentially exposed to fraud.

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