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fromChicago Tribune
1 day ago

CTA paid some employees to stay home, not work, watchdog says

CTA paid employees to stay home for five years, totaling nearly $1.13 million for remote work that couldn't be performed.
CTA's management neglected to address wasteful payments despite awareness of the issue.
#accountability
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | NYPD shutting down dozens of its social media accounts: Officials

NYPD is shutting down 58 social media accounts for lack of oversight and compliance with city regulations.
New social media policies will improve accountability in the NYPD's online presence.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

New taxes will soon dwarf the billions spent on homelessness in last decade. Who's watching over it?

Significant taxpayer funding is being directed towards homelessness, with new measures aimed at improving oversight and accountability.
#public-spending
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Tom Homan Battles MSNBC Anchor Questioning Congresswoman's Assault Charge After ICE Skirmish': She Was Out of Line!'

Democratic congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces assault charges after a confrontation at an ICE facility, raising allegations of political intimidation.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Please Drone Responsibly: C-UAS Legislation Needs Civil Liberties Safeguards

Congress has the opportunity to create balanced drone legislation that safeguards personal rights, ensuring that C-UAS authorities are not misused by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
#elon-musk
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Like Elon Musk Doing It': House Republican Dismisses Idea of Congress Handling Budget Cuts Instead of Tesla Billionaire

Rep. Gimenez supports Elon Musk's role in budget oversight over traditional inspectors general, valuing Musk's outsider perspective.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's xAI blames rogue tampering for white genocide' glitches

Grok AI faced backlash for discussing controversial theories, leading to concerns about oversight and control over AI technology modifications.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Like Elon Musk Doing It': House Republican Dismisses Idea of Congress Handling Budget Cuts Instead of Tesla Billionaire

Rep. Gimenez supports Elon Musk's role in budget oversight over traditional inspectors general, valuing Musk's outsider perspective.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Legislative watchdog rebuffs DOGE efforts to install on-site team

"As such, we are not subject to DOGE or Executive Orders. We have also notified relevant congressional committees and will keep them appraised of any further developments."
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

North Korean, Chinese nationals working at GSEs referred to DOJ

We've heard, for instance, recently criminally referred some North Koreans and Chinese for working inside of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Pulte said in the interview.
US news
#new-york
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

New York lawmakers may weaken oversight of religious schools, raising concerns about education quality for children.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Kathy Hochul Wouldn't Risk the Cost of Ousting Adams

Hochul refuses to remove Adams, maintaining political stability despite significant pressure.
New oversight measures proposed while preserving mayoral authority reflect strategic political maneuvering.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

New York lawmakers may weaken oversight of religious schools, raising concerns about education quality for children.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Kathy Hochul Wouldn't Risk the Cost of Ousting Adams

Hochul refuses to remove Adams, maintaining political stability despite significant pressure.
New oversight measures proposed while preserving mayoral authority reflect strategic political maneuvering.
#california
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Considers More Homeless Shelter Oversight After CalMatters Investigation | KQED

California's homeless shelters face serious management issues, prompting the need for increased state oversight.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
California

California Sent Investigators to ICE Facilities. They Found More Detainees, and Health Care Gaps | KQED

California
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Considers More Homeless Shelter Oversight After CalMatters Investigation | KQED

California's homeless shelters face serious management issues, prompting the need for increased state oversight.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
California

California Sent Investigators to ICE Facilities. They Found More Detainees, and Health Care Gaps | KQED

Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

DOGE is building a 'master database' of sensitive information, top Oversight Democrat says

The Department of Government Efficiency is creating a controversial cross-agency database that raises privacy concerns.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California law gives youth with criminal records a clean slate. Does it also prevent oversight of juvenile detention?

California youth confidentiality laws hinder oversight of law enforcement misconduct investigations.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Mayor Lurie asks $61M for SFPD overtime, despite reported pay abuse

Mayor Lurie seeks $61 million in overtime funds for police, despite a city report exposing $108 million in overtime abuse.
Calls for improved oversight on police overtime following a report on significant mismanagement.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Mayor Lurie asks $61M for SFPD overtime, despite reported pay abuse

Mayor Lurie seeks $61 million in overtime funds for police, despite a city report exposing $108 million in overtime abuse.
Calls for improved oversight on police overtime following a report on significant mismanagement.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

The Republican-controlled Congress is willingly ceding its powers to the Trump administration, impacting oversight and federal funding decisions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

The Republican-controlled Congress is willingly ceding its powers to the Trump administration, impacting oversight and federal funding decisions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Trump's Test of the Constitution

Trump's dismissal of inspectors general undermines government integrity and accountability.
The dismissals defy established legal requirements for termination notifications to Congress.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Hochul Plans to Impose New Oversight of New York City Amid Adams Scandal

Governor Hochul will not remove Mayor Adams but will impose new oversight measures on his administration.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Hochul Plans to Impose New Oversight of New York City Amid Adams Scandal

Governor Hochul will not remove Mayor Adams but will impose new oversight measures on his administration.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Governor Will Not Remove Mayor Adams, Will Increase Oversight on City Hall

Governor Hochul will not remove Mayor Adams but increase oversight measures on City Hall.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Crackdown on suppliers after firm made 13m on not-for-profit UK visa services

Susan Acland-Hood stated that ‘serious historic issues’ at Ecctis were uncovered during preparations for reprocurement, not through effective contract management, highlighting key oversight flaws.
UK politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | Adams cracks down on overtime for NYPD, FDNY and two other NYC agencies after alleged sex-for-OT police scandal

Mayor Eric Adams is implementing new rules to reduce excessive overtime spending in the NYPD, FDNY, and other departments following a scandal involving allegations of sexual misconduct.
NYC politics
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'

Canada Soccer's CEO Kevin Blue stated the incident was tied to a broader issue of culture within the organization, indicating deep-rooted problems needing serious attention.
Canada news
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
7 months ago

Silicon Valley Takes Artificial General Intelligence SeriouslyWashington Must Too

The development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is no longer a distant notion; it requires immediate oversight and intervention.
Miscellaneous
fromCity Limits
7 months ago

Homeless Shelter Execs Make Huge Salaries and Hire Family Members, DOI Report Finds

City-funded nonprofits face serious financial improprieties, prompting the Department of Homeless Services to take corrective action and terminate relationships with certain providers.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

LAPD rookie cops face hazing by shaved heads and other 'rites of passage,' report says

The LAPD does not adequately monitor officers who train new hires, leading to a culture of hazing and instructing recruits to 'forget everything you learned in the academy.'
California
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago

State court rules Austin must release files on police complaints. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor

Austin police are required to release officer complaint records to the civilian-led Office of Police Oversight, affirming transparency in policing matters.
#school-construction-authority
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Exclusive | Eric Adams fails to name third trustee to oversee billions of dollars in NYC school construction

fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Exclusive | Eric Adams fails to name third trustee to oversee billions of dollars in NYC school construction

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

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.
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