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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Democrats request copy of Epstein birthday book' that reportedly contains Trump poem

House Democrats are demanding access to Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book citing its importance for congressional oversight of the Trump administration.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Access denied: L.A. County sheriff, watchdog clash over deputy killing investigations

Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a suspect during a burglary in progress, sparking controversy over investigative oversight.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

SSA watchdog to audit agency's performance metrics

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano agreed to an independent audit of the agency's performance data for increased transparency.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Watchdog boss asked if she would choose nursing home featured in damning RTE expose for her own relative

Angela Fitzgerald, the chief executive of the Health Information and Quality Authority, expressed serious concerns over the treatment observed in two nursing homes, stating, 'I have never seen that type of behaviour before.' Her comments were sparked by a critical undercover report aired on RTÉ Investigates that highlighted serious issues in these facilities. During her appearance, Fitzgerald was questioned about the adequacy of oversight provided by Hiqa in light of the alarming findings, illustrating a need for stricter regulations and better standards of care in nursing homes.
Public health
#immigration
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reeves inadvertently breached rules on declaring freebies, watchdog finds

Rachel Reeves inadvertently breached parliament's rules by failing to declare gifts on time, the standards watchdog has found. She blamed an oversight for her initial failure to declare the gifts, which included tickets to an adaptation of the classic children's novel Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre over Christmas.
UK news
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

House NDAA draft mandates database of contractors used in covert operations

The draft version of the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill mandates that the Pentagon create a database of all commercial vendors involved in clandestine military operations, aiming to enhance oversight and reduce counterintelligence risks.
US politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

European Commission accused of rigging data watchdog appointment | Computer Weekly

European Commission allegedly rigged selection process for data protection watchdog in favor of its own candidate, raising concerns about independence.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Three companies paid 71m to reduce hospital waiting lists - one of which received more than 54m, HSE figures reveal

The HSE review found that €100m was paid to external companies over 27 months for waiting list work, using public facilities during evenings and weekends.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Santa Clara County sheriff's office struggles to probe misconduct - San Jose Spotlight

"If you are still conducting active investigations and interviews in the 10th or 11th month, witnesses or subject officers may have trouble recollecting what happened. If the case is open for almost a year, it doesn't give complaining witnesses a lot of confidence that they're complaint is being taken seriously."
Public health
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 06.27.25 - Above the Law

The recent merger approval between McDermott and Schulte signifies a strategic alignment aimed at enhancing both firms' capabilities in legal services, benefiting clients moving forward.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Rep. Jim Himes says he learned about U.S. attack on Iran on social media

Democratic lawmaker criticized the administration for lack of oversight regarding military strikes against Iran.
fromChicago Tribune
2 months ago

CTA paid some employees to stay home, not work, watchdog says

Although paying employees may have been necessary in the very beginning of the pandemic, the CTA's payment for no work continued week after week for five years. No justifiable reason for this continued payment was provided in any CTA documents or by any of the relevant CTA employees interviewed.
Remote teams
#nypd
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Adams cracks down on overtime for NYPD, FDNY and two other NYC agencies after alleged sex-for-OT police scandal

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYPD shutting down dozens of its social media accounts: Officials

NYPD is shutting down 58 social media accounts for lack of oversight and compliance with city regulations.
New social media policies will improve accountability in the NYPD's online presence.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Adams cracks down on overtime for NYPD, FDNY and two other NYC agencies after alleged sex-for-OT police scandal

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Mateo County to require quarterly reports on big-ticket purchases

The Board of Supervisors approved quarterly reports for county purchases over $100,000 to enhance transparency.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Tom Homan Battles MSNBC Anchor Questioning Congresswoman's Assault Charge After ICE Skirmish': She Was Out of Line!'

Democratic congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces assault charges after a confrontation at an ICE facility, raising allegations of political intimidation.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Please Drone Responsibly: C-UAS Legislation Needs Civil Liberties Safeguards

Congress has the opportunity to create balanced drone legislation that safeguards personal rights, ensuring that C-UAS authorities are not misused by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Legislative watchdog rebuffs DOGE efforts to install on-site team

DOGE's attempt to oversee GAO has been rejected, reaffirming GAO's independence and separation of powers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Lavish spending at water watchdog was unacceptable, says report

The Scottish government failed to oversee extravagant spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland, a situation deemed "simply unacceptable".
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

North Korean, Chinese nationals working at GSEs referred to DOJ

Foreign nationals, including North Koreans and Chinese, were reportedly working at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, leading to criminal referrals.
#education
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

New York lawmakers may weaken oversight of religious schools, raising concerns about education quality for children.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

New York lawmakers may weaken oversight of religious schools, raising concerns about education quality for children.
fromKqed
3 months ago

California Sent Investigators to ICE Facilities. They Found More Detainees, and Health Care Gaps | KQED

The report confirms that conditions in California's immigration detention facilities remain troubling, with significant use of solitary confinement and disproportionate force against mentally ill detainees, raising concerns about oversight.
California
#homelessness
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

New taxes will soon dwarf the billions spent on homelessness in last decade. Who's watching over it?

Significant taxpayer funding is being directed towards homelessness, with new measures aimed at improving oversight and accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromCity Limits
9 months ago

Homeless Shelter Execs Make Huge Salaries and Hire Family Members, DOI Report Finds

City-funded nonprofits face serious financial improprieties, prompting the Department of Homeless Services to take corrective action and terminate relationships with certain providers.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

DOGE is building a 'master database' of sensitive information, top Oversight Democrat says

The Department of Government Efficiency is creating a controversial cross-agency database that raises privacy concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California law gives youth with criminal records a clean slate. Does it also prevent oversight of juvenile detention?

"The goal is to provide a clean slate when they later apply for jobs, loans or housing."
Law
fromKqed
4 months ago

California Considers More Homeless Shelter Oversight After CalMatters Investigation | KQED

"We've seen a troubling trend in California's homeless shelters with serious issues like violence and mismanagement. Comprehensive oversight is desperately needed to ensure safety and effectiveness."
California
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
4 months ago
SF politics

Exit interview: S.F.'s ousted police commissioner on cops, politics, SFPD's future

Mayor Lurie removed police commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone, raising concerns about oversight and independence of citizen-led commissions in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Mayor Lurie asks $61M for SFPD overtime, despite reported pay abuse

Mayor Lurie seeks $61 million in overtime funds for police, despite a city report exposing $108 million in overtime abuse.
Calls for improved oversight on police overtime following a report on significant mismanagement.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Mayor Lurie asks $61M for SFPD overtime, despite reported pay abuse

Mayor Lurie seeks $61 million in overtime funds for police, despite a city report exposing $108 million in overtime abuse.
Calls for improved oversight on police overtime following a report on significant mismanagement.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

The Republican-controlled Congress is willingly ceding its powers to the Trump administration, impacting oversight and federal funding decisions.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

I Like Elon Musk Doing It': House Republican Dismisses Idea of Congress Handling Budget Cuts Instead of Tesla Billionaire

Rep. Gimenez supports Elon Musk's role in budget oversight over traditional inspectors general, valuing Musk's outsider perspective.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Governor Will Not Remove Mayor Adams, Will Increase Oversight on City Hall

Governor Hochul will not remove Mayor Adams but increase oversight measures on City Hall.
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

Kathy Hochul Wouldn't Risk the Cost of Ousting Adams

Hochul will not remove Adams from office, a move seen as politically cautious amid criticism from the left and uncertainty during a crucial election year.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Hochul Plans to Impose New Oversight of New York City Amid Adams Scandal

Governor Hochul will not remove Mayor Adams but will impose new oversight measures on his administration.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Democrats just made it a lot easier to tell on the Trump administration

Senate Democrats launch a whistleblower portal to gather complaints against the Trump administration, aiming to enhance governmental accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Trump's Test of the Constitution

Trump's dismissal of inspectors general undermines government integrity and accountability.
The dismissals defy established legal requirements for termination notifications to Congress.
fromESPN.com
8 months ago

Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'

The drone-spying incident in Canadian soccer indicates a broader cultural issue and lack of oversight within the organization.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
9 months ago

Silicon Valley Takes Artificial General Intelligence SeriouslyWashington Must Too

The development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is no longer a distant notion; it requires immediate oversight and intervention.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

LAPD rookie cops face hazing by shaved heads and other 'rites of passage,' report says

The LAPD's training culture for new recruits fosters hazing and fails to appropriately monitor training practices.
fromAustin Monitor
10 months ago

State court rules Austin must release files on police complaints. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor

"Under the Austin Police Oversight Act, records of any complaint - even if no disciplinary action was taken - must be handed over to the civilian-led Office of Police Oversight."
Austin
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

Adams failed to appoint SCA trustee to oversee billions in school spending

The SCA’s failure to maintain full trusteeship violates the law and undermines accountability, with two remaining trustees approving billions in spending without oversight.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Exclusive | Eric Adams fails to name third trustee to oversee billions of dollars in NYC school construction

Oversight is lacking in the NYC School Construction Authority, contravening legal requirements and exposing poor leadership.
The absence of a third trustee raises concerns over the legality of SCA operations.
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