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Watchdog Report: At Least 20 Percent of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Dollars Wasted

A new report from the Government Accountability Office found that nearly $80 billion was paid out to ineligible beneficiaries or outright fraudsters.

Reason · Jun 8, 2022

Do We Really Need 100 Different Federal Programs To Fund Broadband?

A new GAO report finds that the government lacks a "national strategy with clear roles, goals, objectives, and performance measures."

Reason · Jun 3, 2022

Most Americans could file their taxes for free, but don't

A new government watchdog report finds that while most Americans are eligible to file their taxes for free, only a fraction use the services provided through the government

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Stars align for fintech, but regulators are wary of dangerous risks

WASHINGTON — Commercials featuring NBA legend LeBron James, comedy icon Larry David and movie star Matt Damon touting digital assets were prominent on this year’s telecast of the Super Bowl played at California’s SoFi Stadium, named for a financial technology service company.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022

Stars align for fintech, but regulators are wary of dangerous risks - Roll Call

Celebrity endorsements are making fintech part of popular culture but regulators are moving cautiously to avoid dangerous risks.

Roll Call · Apr 19, 2022

Mining lobby doubles spending as Congress focuses on 1872 law - Roll Call

Lobbying money doubles as Congress takes up legislation to overhaul law that allows mining on federal land without paying royalties.

Roll Call · Apr 12, 2022

GAO: Most lobbyists follow disclosure rules, but some leave out details

The Government Accountability Office runs regular checks on the disclosures lobbyists provide of efforts to influence Congress.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2022

Senators ask GAO to examine Medicaid’s low COVID vaccination rates

Two prominent Democratic senators have requested a Government Accountability Office study of why COVID-19 vaccination rates remain far lower among Medicaid enrollees than the general population and what barriers are impeding state efforts to increase immunizations among program beneficiaries, low-income people who have been disproportionately affected by the virus.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2022

Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force

WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police department needs to better understand and address potential officer hesitancy to use force, the Government Accountability Office found in a report released Monday regarding steps the department should take to improve preparations for violent demonstrations like Jan. 6.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022

Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force - Roll Call

The Government Accountability Office has found that Capitol Police operate under unclear use of force guidelines.

Roll Call · Mar 7, 2022