POGO's Transparency Efforts Taking It to Ghana
August 22, 2013
Through the years, our work has taken us to Europe, Asia and South America. Next week, we’ll add Africa to the list when Project On Government Oversight investigator Mia Steinle travels to Ghana thanks to a Ford Foundation grant.
LCS: Still a Sinking Ship
July 26, 2013
Recent GAO testimony shows that the Navy continues to spend money on untested parts of the Littoral Combat Ship, despite ongoing concerns about cracks, corrosion, and engine failures.
Time to Cut Iraq and Afghanistan Spending
July 19, 2013
As the House's version of the defense appropriations bill is cobbled together, Congress should vote in favor of an amendment to eliminate approximately $3.5 billion of funding that the Pentagon neither wants, needs nor requested.
Court Chips Away at Whistleblower Protections
July 19, 2013
A decision this week by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit narrowed the scope of Dodd-Frank protections for one whistleblower, and potentially for the many others who blow the whistle to their employers.
Penalties Are Weak for Misbehaving Contractors
July 11, 2013
The Project On Government Oversight’s federal contractor misconduct database details numerous instances of wrongdoing, fraud, and violations at private companies employed by the government. But despite proven misconduct, most contractors never face serious penalties.
FBI Nominee Supports Whistleblowers and Transparency
July 10, 2013
In his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday, President Barack Obama’s nomination for director of the FBI, James Comey, spoke in favor of protecting whistleblowers and increasing transparency in government.
Celebrating FOIA's 47th Birthday
July 3, 2013
This Thursday, America will be celebrating the 237th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. But here at POGO, we will also be marking the 47th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Obama Makes Second IG Nomination in Two Weeks
July 2, 2013
President Barack Obama made progress toward filling the federal government’s longest-running inspector general (IG) vacancy with his nomination of Steve A. Linick for inspector general of the Department of State.
Retroactive Rights a Victory for Whistleblowers
July 2, 2013
Last week, the U.S. Merit Systems Protections Board expanded the application of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act and granted anti-retaliation protection to whistleblowers whose cases were pending before the WPEA was passed in November 2012.
Video: Getting Our Fair Share from Natural Resources
June 28, 2013
Too often, people in resource-rich countries are left in poverty even as their governments bring in enormous revenues from the extraction of natural resources. To combat this problem, many countries have adopted the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Obama Nominates Watchdog for Defense Department
June 27, 2013
After more than 18 months without one, the Pentagon may soon have a permanent inspector general (IG) after President Barack Obama nominated Jon Rymer for the job last Friday.
