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New York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Power struggle between Adams, NYC Council heats up with dueling meetings over mayoral picks, city charter changes

The New York City Council is proposing a bill to expand oversight of mayoral appointees, sparking a power struggle with Mayor Eric Adams. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC Council leaders want to drastically expand their oversight of top Adams appointments

City Council Speaker pushing for expanded oversight of mayoral appointments. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Power struggle between Adams, NYC Council heats up with dueling meetings over mayoral picks, city charter changes

The New York City Council is proposing a bill to expand oversight of mayoral appointees, sparking a power struggle with Mayor Eric Adams. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC Council leaders want to drastically expand their oversight of top Adams appointments

City Council Speaker pushing for expanded oversight of mayoral appointments. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities

Newsom emphasizes accountability in homelessness funding, plans to ensure effectiveness through oversight and potential legal actions. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Borenstein: $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension plan should be scrutinized. Here's how.

Elected officials are facing a decision on whether to evaluate or blindly proceed with the South Bay BART extension despite doubling costs and delays.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority requires more funding for the project, potentially impacting other transportation initiatives. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Accreditors may have to set student achievement benchmarks

Accreditors may set student achievement benchmarks
Proposed changes could shift oversight of colleges [ more ]
#city-council
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council Speaker Adams sets up fight with mayor as she calls for more oversight of City Hall: 'Watch this'

City Council Speaker proposes boosting oversight of City Hall
City Council plans to conduct performance evaluations of city agencies [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

NYC Council member accuses Eric Adams aide of perjury ahead of City Hall oversight vote

A City Council vote passed an advice and consent bill, causing tensions with Mayor Eric Adams. Council Member accused a top aide of perjury. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council Speaker Adams sets up fight with mayor as she calls for more oversight of City Hall: 'Watch this'

City Council Speaker proposes boosting oversight of City Hall
City Council plans to conduct performance evaluations of city agencies [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

NYC Council member accuses Eric Adams aide of perjury ahead of City Hall oversight vote

A City Council vote passed an advice and consent bill, causing tensions with Mayor Eric Adams. Council Member accused a top aide of perjury. [ more ]
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Axios
3 months ago
Public health

UnitedHealth faces growing calls for accountability over cyberattack

Horizontal and vertical mergers in major U.S. companies, like UnitedHealth, create cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Lack of oversight in healthcare cybersecurity contrasts with other sectors like banking. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Post Office 'secrecy must end' says Labour

Faith in the government is at risk due to scandals
Issues with Post Office highlight need for oversight [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Gov. Hochul has no excuse for resorting to shady budget tricks

Gov. Hochul's proposed budget excludes billions in state outlays from oversight, raising concerns about lack of transparency and accountability.
Comptroller DiNapoli raises alarms about Hochul's potential $3.3 billion 'pay-to-play pot of money' and restrictions on oversight, urging debt reform. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
NYC politics

AG James Announces Reforms to NYPD's Policing of Protests

The NYPD agreed to reforms in protest policing with Attorney General Letitia James and civil liberties organizations.
Reforms include a four-tiered response system, oversight role creation, and improved treatment of press. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Canada news

Air Canada ordered to pay customer who was misled by airline's chatbot

Air Canada ordered to pay compensation for misleading customer with chatbot
Case raises questions about oversight of chatbot tools [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
4 months ago
Business

What Boards of Public Companies Can Learn from Private Equity

Public company boards are focused on oversight, while private equity boards are more hands-on.
Public company boards have become more diverse, focused on risk management, and attentive to environmental impacts. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

After I-10 fire, Caltrans finds more hazards under freeways, recommends revamp of leases

Propane tanks, flammable liquids, faulty wiring, combustible material, and pallet stacks were found to pose hazards at Caltrans-leased properties under and next to freeways.
The findings raise questions about the oversight of Caltrans' airspace leasing program, which leases out properties under and around freeways across the state. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Public health

Audit Finds Fatal Lapses in Mental Health Program Meant to Curb Violence

New York State's mental health program, Kendra's Law, has been found to have poor oversight and bureaucratic delays, leading to preventable injuries and deaths.
The program sometimes took too long to connect people to psychiatric care, resulting in missed follow-up meetings and even arrests.
The audit found that the program was generally effective in connecting people with care, but improvements are needed to reduce delays and communication breakdowns. [ more ]
#fraud
www.esquire.com
4 months ago
Education

A Charter School In New Hampshire Is Closing After Allegations of Embezzlement and Fraud

A charter school in New Hampshire is closing down less than two years after opening due to allegations of embezzlement and fraud by former school officials.
The closure highlights the ongoing issues and controversies surrounding charter schools, which have been criticized for their lack of oversight and accountability. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Chefs make their 2024 food and drink trend predictions

The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General urges CPS to adopt new training protocols for volunteers and vendors to address adult-on-student sexual misconduct.
The OIG recommends expanded oversight in response to investigations revealing lost technology devices and fraudulent requests for extra pay. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
4 months ago
Education

A Charter School In New Hampshire Is Closing After Allegations of Embezzlement and Fraud

A charter school in New Hampshire is closing down less than two years after opening due to allegations of embezzlement and fraud by former school officials.
The closure highlights the ongoing issues and controversies surrounding charter schools, which have been criticized for their lack of oversight and accountability. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Chefs make their 2024 food and drink trend predictions

The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General urges CPS to adopt new training protocols for volunteers and vendors to address adult-on-student sexual misconduct.
The OIG recommends expanded oversight in response to investigations revealing lost technology devices and fraudulent requests for extra pay. [ more ]
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#regulation
ComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

Lords question legality of police facial recognition | Computer Weekly

UK police are expanding their use of live facial recognition technology without proper scrutiny or accountability.
There are no rigorous standards or systems of regulation in place to control forces' use of facial recognition technology. [ more ]
US News & World Report
5 months ago
Education

Editorial Roundup: United States

Home schooling in the US has seen a significant increase in popularity, with an estimated 1.9 to 2.7 million children currently being home-schooled.
Some parents are choosing home schooling due to concerns about politics in education, safety from shootings, and the comfort of their children in traditional classrooms. [ more ]
Stanford HAI
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amy Zegart: Integrating AI in the Realm of National Security

AI has the potential to improve and economize the work of intelligence agencies
Proper deployment of AI is important to harness its benefits [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Employees Say OpenAI and Google DeepMind Are Hiding Dangers from the Public

Warning about dangers of advanced AI due to lack of oversight and prioritization of financial gains by leading AI companies. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

Lords question legality of police facial recognition | Computer Weekly

UK police are expanding their use of live facial recognition technology without proper scrutiny or accountability.
There are no rigorous standards or systems of regulation in place to control forces' use of facial recognition technology. [ more ]
US News & World Report
5 months ago
Education

Editorial Roundup: United States

Home schooling in the US has seen a significant increase in popularity, with an estimated 1.9 to 2.7 million children currently being home-schooled.
Some parents are choosing home schooling due to concerns about politics in education, safety from shootings, and the comfort of their children in traditional classrooms. [ more ]
Stanford HAI
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amy Zegart: Integrating AI in the Realm of National Security

AI has the potential to improve and economize the work of intelligence agencies
Proper deployment of AI is important to harness its benefits [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Employees Say OpenAI and Google DeepMind Are Hiding Dangers from the Public

Warning about dangers of advanced AI due to lack of oversight and prioritization of financial gains by leading AI companies. [ more ]
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#faa
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

The longstanding special relationship between the U.S. government and Boeing is coming under scrutiny after multiple safety incidents involving Boeing jets.
Federal regulators are grounding Boeing 737 Max 9 planes and reviewing Boeing's manufacturing and production lines after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in midair. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

F.A.A. Administrator Says Previous Oversight of Boeing Was Too Hands-Off'

The FAA admitted failures in oversight of Boeing, now implementing more hands-on approach with in-person inspections and close monitoring of safety improvements. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

The longstanding special relationship between the U.S. government and Boeing is coming under scrutiny after multiple safety incidents involving Boeing jets.
Federal regulators are grounding Boeing 737 Max 9 planes and reviewing Boeing's manufacturing and production lines after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in midair. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

F.A.A. Administrator Says Previous Oversight of Boeing Was Too Hands-Off'

The FAA admitted failures in oversight of Boeing, now implementing more hands-on approach with in-person inspections and close monitoring of safety improvements. [ more ]
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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI in war: Can advanced military technologies be tamed before it's too late?

Israeli intelligence officials assassinated Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using a remote-operated machine gun.
Nations are rapidly developing advanced autonomous weapons with little oversight or restriction. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Education

Chicago Public Schools told to add more training for vendors, address sexual and financial misconduct in annual report from Office of Inspector General

CPS urged to adopt new training protocols for volunteers and vendors to address adult-on-student sexual misconduct.
OIG recommended expanded oversight due to loss of technology devices and fraudulent pay requests. [ more ]
MyNorthwest.com
5 months ago
Education

Editorial Roundup: United States

The number of home-schooled children in the US has increased by as much as 51% over the past six academic years.
Home schooling is becoming more popular across geography and demography due to concerns about politics in education, safety, and individualized learning. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | Home schooling is surging. States have to step up their oversight.

Home schooling has seen a significant increase in the past six academic years, attracting parents for various reasons including political concerns, safety, and individualized education.
Some states are providing funding for home-schooling through vouchers, but there is a lack of oversight and regulation in many states. [ more ]
WIRED
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI is repeating all of Web 2.0's mistakes

The year 2023 saw a rise in government intervention and oversight concerning generative AI technology.
Generative AI companies are facing familiar problems that have plagued social media platforms for years. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

House lawmakers press for transparency in NIST's new AI grant funding

House lawmakers are concerned about the funding and oversight of the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Lawmakers are worried about the potential lack of transparency and adherence to scientific best practices by external organizations funded by the AISI. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

Congress Approves Sweeping New Protections for J.R.O.T.C. Cadets

New legislation approved by Congress will provide more oversight for the U.S. military's leadership and civic values training program in high schools.
The program, known as J.R.O.T.C., has faced complaints of sexual abuse by instructors and instances of mandatory enrollment in some schools. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

MPs and peers rebuke Sunak over lack of national security oversight

The parliamentary intelligence watchdog accuses Rishi Sunak of hiding national security matters from oversight
The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has not met with a prime minister since 2014 [ more ]
#transparency
Nextgov.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Nevada Dem renews push for data privacy standards

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto reintroduced three bills aimed at adding oversight and transparency to private sector data collection.
The bills address information security standards, data collection practices, software distribution, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
Cortez Masto emphasizes the need for stronger privacy laws to protect consumers' personal information. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago
Education

Report: University of California lacks online-course transparency

The University of California system requires more oversight and transparency in their partnerships with online program management firms. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Nevada Dem renews push for data privacy standards

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto reintroduced three bills aimed at adding oversight and transparency to private sector data collection.
The bills address information security standards, data collection practices, software distribution, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
Cortez Masto emphasizes the need for stronger privacy laws to protect consumers' personal information. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago
Education

Report: University of California lacks online-course transparency

The University of California system requires more oversight and transparency in their partnerships with online program management firms. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Chelsea

Pressure grows on Premier League to crack down on club spending breaches

Chelsea may face points deduction if found guilty of breaching spending rules.
Premier League under pressure to crack down on clubs after investigation uncovers secret payments.
Politicians and rival club executive call for tougher oversight of football clubs. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Public health

Ontario's patient ombudsman received record number of complaints in 2022-23 | CBC News

Ontario's health-system watchdog received a record number of complaints last year, with a 33% increase compared to the previous year.
Many of the complaints received were about primary care, which is not within the ombudsman's jurisdiction.
The report highlights the need for better oversight and access to primary care services. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 years ago
OMG science

Wounded pigs and dehydrated ducks: Questions arise about how the Agriculture Department treats its animals

The USDA is facing criticism for mistreatment of animals in its labs. [ more ]
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