Recently, the Inspector General (IG) community released a report identifying the top challenges facing agencies in the federal government. The community is made up of 73 independent IGs that help … READ MORE
Government waste
How Federal Agencies Are Using Bonuses to Hide Compensation
The digital age has brought a fair measure of darkness and light to our political discourse. On one hand, social media has “rebooted tribalism” or the tendency of people to … READ MORE
They Put Our Money Where Their Mouth Is
When I was in college, a new sports betting website called Cent Sports was a popular hit with me and my sports fanatic friends. The concept was simple. Every new … READ MORE
Chuck Schumer’s View Of Transparency: For Thee, But Not For Me
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has been quick to criticize President Trump and congressional Republicans for sins against transparency in recent months. Yet, when Schumer had an opportunity to … READ MORE
Meet the Deadpool of Federal Programs
Deadpool, the Marvel comic books antihero, is known for his wit and accelerated healing power. Wade Wilson gained the healing superpowers through an experimental treatment that cured his terminal cancer. … READ MORE
GAO Thrives, Congress Survives
A relatively recent study found many animals, from dogs to dolphins to bees, have bad short-term memories. Instead, the study found animals “store away useful information about what could help … READ MORE
GAO Says Doublemint Duplication Costing Taxpayers Billions
Doubled the programs, doubled the sums, it’s GAO’s statement of how Congress wasted our funds! Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its annual duplication report, showing once again that … READ MORE
American Tax Dollars Go To French Summer Camps, Festivals, and Job Placement Programs
This week, Washington DC welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for the first official state visit of the Trump Administration. While the French President is here, we decided to take a … READ MORE