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fromPortland Mercury
10 hours ago

Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing - Portland Mercury

"We're here on behalf of the people who put us here, and who need to know that their government is accountable to them, and that we, their representatives, will ask questions and investigate discrepancies on their behalf," said District 2 Councilor Sameer Kanal.
Portland
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

These officers bravely spoke out not just for their own rights, but for the safety of the public and their fellow officers. In return, they were subjected to egregious retaliation simply because they reported misconduct and unsafe working conditions.
Los Angeles
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

DoJ inspector general to audit department's compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

The US Department of Justice is auditing its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

SoCal man rented cars to thieves for a share of their stolen goods, federal prosecutors say

A Canyon Country man led a theft ring causing $23.9 million in losses, involving organized crime and fraudulent activities across multiple states.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Police union sues NYPD watchdog over publishing allegations of officer misconduct | amNewYork

The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) stated that the CCRB's practice of publishing reports of unsubstantiated complaints against officers stigmatizes them and puts their safety at risk. PBA President Patrick Hendry emphasized that these baseless allegations can destroy a cop's career and life outside of work, yet the CCRB continues to make them public.
NYC politics
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 day ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

I bet $100 on myself, not denying that, I did do it. I wanted to see if they would enforce it.
SF politics
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
2 days ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit in November challenging the law, arguing it would threaten the safety of officers who are facing harassment, doxing and violence, and that it violated the constitution because the state is directly regulating the federal government.
Law
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Napa Residents' Property Tax Checks Being Stolen, Washed

600 California Street in San Francisco's Financial District went up for auction with no bids, reflecting its significant debt and reduced value.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

'Faster and more disruptive' tech underscores need to revamp the Fed's operations, its governor says

"Artificial Intelligence is a coming storm that threatens to alter - and I believe, improve - all organizations. The pace of technological change today means that the Fed does not have the time to sit back and ruminate about changes for months and years on end."
Artificial intelligence
#fbi
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an internal investigation brought on by complaints about misconduct by the secretary while in office.
US news
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The 'Weaponization Working Group' Makes Its First Move

The Weaponization Working Group's report claims prosecutorial abuse under Biden but reveals little evidence of actual weaponization against pro-life Americans.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

OMB's examination of Mythos is 'not giving access to anything to agencies,' official says

OMB is not giving access to anything to agencies, according to a spokesperson, despite the administration's interest in the powerful Mythos AI model that identifies digital vulnerabilities.
Washington DC
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

A wave of Bay Area property tax checks were stolen. Here's how to protect your paper check payments

Check fraud is increasing, with stolen tax checks being altered and cashed by criminals, prompting the need for better security measures.
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

L.A. leaders demand answers after a data breach exposed confidential police records, but key details remain unaddressed.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

No charges for federal agent who impersonated Plymouth town manager

A judge dismissed identity fraud charges against a Customs officer who impersonated a town manager to file a traffic complaint.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Cory Mills Defiant as He's Grilled Over Multiple Accusations

Rep. Cory Mills was pressed by reporters on why he hasn't resigned from Congress despite facing numerous allegations, including campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct. He stated that his situation is completely different from those who have resigned.
US politics
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

OMB seeks details from agencies on their commercial buying, or lack thereof

Agencies must report non-commercial contract awards to comply with Trump's executive order prioritizing commercial acquisitions.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme

Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was charged with one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office said. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Boston
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore intentionally accessed the Supreme Court's electronic filing system without authorization using the stolen credentials of an authorized user on 25 different days, sometimes returning to the site multiple times on the same day.
Privacy professionals
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

With 3 resignations in a week, Congress faces scrutiny for how it handles misconduct

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid allegations of using disaster relief funds for her campaign and awaits trial for wire fraud and money laundering.
#napa-county
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Taxpayers flood Napa Co. Tax Collector's Office after payments vanish in check fraud scheme

Property tax checks mailed to Napa County are being stolen and altered, leading to widespread fraud affecting many residents.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Dozens of property tax checks in Napa Co. were stolen through mail, officials say

Napa County taxpayers are urged to check bank records due to stolen and altered property tax checks through check washing fraud.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

More property tax check fraud victims come forward in Napa Co., officials say: 'My stomach dropped'

Over 60 property tax checks in Napa County have been lost or stolen due to check washing fraud, totaling between $1 and $2 million.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Police corruption investigation garners new arrest as Toronto man charged with trafficking firearm | CBC News

The 27-year-old man was apprehended by York police on March 19 and charged with trafficking a firearm, according to court documents. Between April 16 and June 2, 2025, the man allegedly offered to 'transfer' a firearm 'while knowingly not being authorized to do so.'
Canada news
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

He stole Lego pieces, put dried pasta in the box, police say. Shake it, they 'make the same sound'

An Irvine man was arrested for replacing Lego mini-figures with dried pasta and returning them to Target, part of a larger theft trend.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

FBI's Kash Patel denies excess drinking amid officials' US security concerns

Kash Patel denies heavy drinking allegations and threatens legal action against the Atlantic, while concerns about his leadership persist.
#sheila-cherfilus-mccormick
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Dem Accused of Stealing $5M Could Face Expulsion

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion vote after being found guilty of ethics violations and charged with stealing $5 million in relief funds.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Dem Accused of Stealing $5M Could Face Expulsion

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion vote after being found guilty of ethics violations and charged with stealing $5 million in relief funds.
US Elections
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Sessions introduces bill to set up a new Treasury fraud watchdog

"During COVID, we learned that it is far too easy to commit fraud in federal programs. We also learned that once the money goes out the door to a fraudster, the vast majority is gone for good."
US politics
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

The House Ethics Committee is at a crossroads. Members say they're ready to make some changes.

The Ethics Committee is criticized for its slow pace and lack of resources, impacting its ability to address misconduct cases effectively.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Florida Democrats Condemn Corruption' After Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being indicted for embezzling COVID-19 funds, facing serious legal charges and potential prison time.
Boston
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
#corruption
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Marine corporal accused of stealing, reselling weapons and ammo from Camp Pendleton

A Marine corporal is accused of stealing Javelin missiles and ammunition to resell in Arizona, posing a serious threat to public safety.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
fromAP News
3 weeks ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities have arrested four people in connection with an investigation into a Brooklyn nonprofit that received lucrative city contracts to open homeless shelters in New York City. Investigators are also examining whether City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis accepted bribes or kickbacks related to the appropriation of city funds to the nonprofit.
Brooklyn
California
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
Law
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

VA's former EHR lead indicted for concealing contractor gifts

A senior VA executive was charged for failing to disclose gifts from contractors during a health records modernization project.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

DOJ Agrees To Let Michael Flynn Loot Treasury To The Tune Of $1.25M - Above the Law

The US government settled Michael Flynn's lawsuit for $1.25 million despite a previous court dismissal, highlighting potential misuse of taxpayer funds.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Why is the City Attorney's Office 'investigating' a leaked document? It's unprecedented and alarming - 48 hills

Confidential leaks are integral to democracy, despite attempts by politicians to control information.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Want government records? This California lawmaker wants you to pay more for them

This bill is intended to address a narrow set of high-cost, resource-intensive requests that can delay agencies' ability to respond to other records requests. The goal is to ensure that agencies can continue to respond to all requests in a timely manner.
California
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Police say gambling spending tied to Tallahassee property fraud

According to police, the case centers on how money connected to a client's property holdings was handled. Detectives say their review found signs that funds tied to the portfolio were improperly moved into the company's operating account.
US news
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Vought takes aim at GAO in new guidance

Doing so has failed to prioritize agency internal control processes to adequately protect American taxpayer dollars, leading to documented examples of widespread abuse. Prior versions of OMB's guidance have overly deferred to the direction and priorities of external entities whose views are not binding on the Executive Branch, such as the Government Accountability Office.
Washington DC
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces potential expulsion after the House Ethics Committee found evidence of multiple rule violations related to campaign funding.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
#police-misconduct
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Feds charge ex-NYPD officers accused of stealing from naked woman at brothel

Federal prosecutors charged two former NYPD officers with civil rights violations and theft after they allegedly broke into a Queens brothel, stole money, and sexually assaulted a woman during and after duty hours.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash from unlocked Tesla

An LAPD Transit Services Division officer is under investigation for allegedly stealing $700 from an unlocked Tesla, claiming he intended to book it as evidence but forgot.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Feds charge ex-NYPD officers accused of stealing from naked woman at brothel

Federal prosecutors charged two former NYPD officers with civil rights violations and theft after they allegedly broke into a Queens brothel, stole money, and sexually assaulted a woman during and after duty hours.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash from unlocked Tesla

An LAPD Transit Services Division officer is under investigation for allegedly stealing $700 from an unlocked Tesla, claiming he intended to book it as evidence but forgot.
Remote teams
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: School board member secretly investigated by district employees and district's lawyers

The Palo Alto school district conducted a secret investigation on board member Rowena Chiu, which raised concerns about governance and accountability.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto cop arrested in corruption probe trafficked uniforms, mishandled police firearm: court documents | CBC News

A Toronto constable faces 17 charges alleging uniform trafficking, mishandling of his police-issued firearm, and leaking confidential information aiding targeted shootings.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Riverside wants to fire three cops for claiming they are disabled, attorney says

Riverside police department seeks to terminate three officers for displaying legitimate 100% disabled veteran license plates on personal vehicles, claiming they misrepresented their disability status despite valid federal certifications.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

City staff stealing packages, working other jobs on sick leave: What Toronto's auditor uncovered in 2025 | CBC News

Employee fraud, mismanagement, and attempted multimillion-dollar scams caused financial loss, damaged morale, and led to disciplinary bans from Toronto's workforce.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario police oversight body gears up for high-profile test in wake of Toronto corruption probe | CBC News

The inspector general, a relatively new arm's-length position tasked by the province with overseeing policing, was asked to investigate Thursday after eight current and retired Toronto officers were charged in an organized crime and corruption investigation. The case immediately raised questions about whether systemic issues contributed to organized crime's alleged infiltration of the ranks, said Kent Roach, a University of Toronto law professor and contributor to several high-profile police inquiries. Those questions, he said, are best answered by a civilian-led investigation.
Canada news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

DiZoglio files emergency motion after AG Campbell moves to strike down audit lawsuit

The escalation came about 15 months after nearly 72 percent of Massachusetts voters approved of a ballot measure specifying that the state auditor has the authority to audit the Legislature. DiZoglio sued legislative leaders earlier this month, asking a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to compel the lawmakers to comply with an audit.
US news
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

Feds Accuse DOJ Contractor of Stealing, Reselling Cell Phones - Washingtonian

The US Department of Justice charged Javan King with mail fraud, accusing the Maryland resident of purchasing and reselling thousands of government-owned mobile devices, according to a court filing by the DC US Attorney's Office. Prosecutors allege that from 2021 to 2025, King, who worked as an information technology contractor in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, ordered approximately 4,700 unnecessary phones.
US news
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

ICE conducted 37 investigations into officer misconduct in last year

ICE conducted 37 use-of-force investigations last year; 18 closed and 19 pending or referred.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Florida Attorney General Uthmeier announces new unit to investigate public corruption

The unit will be housed within the Office of Statewide Prosecution, which Uthmeier oversees, and will be tasked with conducting an audit of "legislative appropriations" over the last two years as well as investigating bribes, kickbacks, conflicts of interest, and money spent towards "personal gain rather than for the good of the public," Uthmeier said at a news conference at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Regional Operations Center in Miami.
US politics
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

State auditor sues Beacon Hill to force compliance with audit

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio sued to enforce voter-approved authority to audit the Massachusetts Legislature after legislative refusal and without Attorney General support.
California
fromFresnoland
2 months ago

Inside the Fresno reforms addressing a scandal over city contracts

Fresno closed a contracting loophole and ordered a public online portal for no-bid contracts under $100,000, increasing transparency and oversight.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

On the Missing Inspector General Report[s] about Wilbur Ross' Lies

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross twice misrepresented the full rationale for reinstating a citizenship question on the 2020 census, concealing earlier involvement predating a DOJ request.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Brutal Lie': Trump Admin's Justification for Violent Chicago Raid Falls Apart in New Documents

Court records show the September 2025 Chicago raid relied on landlord-consent allegations, not evidence that Tren de Aragua had taken over the building.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

FBI's Use of Informant Tested in Corruption Case Against Oakland's Former Mayor | KQED

Controversial informant Mario Juarez's role is central to disputes over evidence in the federal bribery case against Oakland's former mayor.
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