Traumatic brain injury center for vets plagued by management problems

By Laurel Adams

The Pentagon’s traumatic brain injury and psychological health center for veterans has been hindered by unfocused leadership, slow hiring, a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Inspector General":

"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.NATIONAL SECURITYThe National-Geospat …"

Taxpayers foot bill for oil and gas well cleanup on federal land

By Laurel Adams

Oil and gas companies producing on federal land are required to pay a bond to the Bureau of Land Management, which serves as an incentive fo

Excerpts from this story referencing "Inspector General":

"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.MISC.An audit of Rural Development Se …"

"… airs and improvements. A total of $452,000 in grant money was questioned. (Inspector General USDA) …"

From Social Security to tourism, government shutdown would affect public

By Laurel Adams

A government shutdown looks increasingly likely as Democrats and Republicans fail to reach an agreement on the federal budget. A report by t

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.HEALTH CAREBlue Cross Blue Shield of …"

"… y fragile, dependent children to inappropriately shift costs to Medicaid. (Inspector General HHS) …"

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445,000 illegal immigrants arrested at SW border

By Laurel Adams

The Border Patrol reported stricter security along the Southwest border with Mexico, as 873 miles of the 2,000-mile border reached a higher

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.NATIONAL SECURITYThe National Intelli …"

Education staff has shrunk as responsibilities ballooned

By Laurel Adams

The Department of Education has one of the largest discretionary budgets, $160 billion, and is responsible for more than 200 grants programs

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.NATIONAL SECURITYThe National Nuclear …"

Army reserve medics spread too thin in war zones

By Laurel Adams

The long-term involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq has stressed the military’s medical professionals, causing gaps in medical coverage and un

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.MISC. The federal government own …"

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Lack of contract oversight puts billions at risk

By Laurel Adams

Federal agencies are increasingly reliant on contractors but many struggle to manage them and therefore expose billions in taxpayer dollars

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.NATIONAL SECURITY• Housing an archi …"

"… he company owner will pay $15 million and faces two years in prison. (USDA Inspector General) …"

Only 32 miles of U.S.-Canada border are secure

By Laurel Adams

Only 32 miles of the 4,000-mile border between the U.S. and Canada had reached an acceptable level of security last year, according to a Gov

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.ENVIRONMENTThe Environmental Protecti …"

"… , impeding their efforts to manage project costs and review invoices. (EPA Inspector General)MISC.The simple act of identifying and replacing aging computers at the In …"

Pentagon’s anti-trafficking efforts need improvement

By Laurel Adams

For the past 10 years, the Pentagon has required a clause against human-trafficking on military contracts, but a review by the inspector gen

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.MISC.The National Oceanic and Atmosph …"

Pentagon criticized for falling short on efficiencies

By Laurel Adams

The Department of Defense spends billions of dollars every year to maintain contract management, finances, and weapon acquisition. A report

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.ENVIRONMENTIdentifying the origin of …"

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