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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Cuts $5B in Foreign Aid Using Rare 'Pocket Rescission'

Trump used a rarely used pocket rescission to cancel nearly $5 billion in foreign aid and peacekeeping funds, citing waste and disputed legal precedent.
US politics
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

OPM failing to fulfill requests, say government auditors

Unresolved issues at the Office of Personnel Management include IT management failures and workforce skill shortages, requiring urgent attention from the newly appointed director.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

GAO calls out agency trio for IT recommendation failures

The Government Accountability Office criticized the General Services Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Homeland Security for failing to implement IT-related cybersecurity recommendations.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Pentagon supply chain tracking is a mess, say auditors

The Pentagon's procurement software inadequately tracks component origins, leading to a lack of visibility about where critical system parts are sourced. Auditors express concerns.
US politics
fromNational Mortgage News
2 months ago

Ex-HUD staffer pleads guilty to false claim over remote work

Baker submitted timesheets to HUD certifying that she worked hours for the government agency that she never actually did.
US politics
DevOps
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

VA needs to better plan appointment scheduling modernization, watchdog says

The VA must enhance its appointment scheduling systems to better serve veterans and staff amid challenges posed by complex technological environments.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago

CVE audit demanded by Dems as program funding threatened

Congressional Democrats urge a review of the CVE program amid funding uncertainties.
Funding for the CVE program has ended, risking flow of crucial cybersecurity data.
SF politics
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Senate revives SAMOSA bill to tackle software waste - again

The SAMOSA Act aims to improve software license management in US federal agencies to eliminate wasteful spending.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Legislative watchdog rebuffs DOGE efforts to install on-site team

DOGE's attempt to oversee GAO has been rejected, reaffirming GAO's independence and separation of powers.
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
4 months ago

Government watchdog expects Medicaid work requirement analysis by fall

The GAO is evaluating costs of Medicaid work requirements, which gain traction as Congress seeks significant cuts to the program.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Federal Watchdog Reveals Dozens of Inquiries Into Trump's Withholding of Funds

The GAO is investigating if the Trump administration illegally withheld congressionally approved funds, raising potential constitutional issues.
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