Oversight Matters

The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis McDonough promises changes are coming after a 12-week strategic review of the VA’s electronic health record program. That program is missing important elements of the federal government’s cyber defense strategy. Carol Harris, director of information technology and cybersecurity issues at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), […]

The new Biden administration budget includes a flat Defense Department topline and increases for most civilian agencies. If historic trends hold, though, almost $24 billion of the money agencies get will go back to the Treasury at the end of the fiscal year. Jeff Arkin, Acting Director of Strategic Issues at the Government Accountability Office, […]

The Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery was “almost set up to fail,” according to the man who runs it. A year into his tenure, though, he says the office is a success. Brian Miller, Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, said he needs legislation from Congress to clarify that his jurisdiction […]

The Department of Justice will stand up an interagency Fraud Enforcement Task Force to collaborate with agencies on investigation and fraud in COVID-19 relief from the American Rescue Plan. That is in addition to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery. Robert Shea, National Managing Principal […]