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July 18, 2013
Review Finds Security Problems at Diplomatic Posts
An audit by the State Department Inspector General found deficient security at overseas posts under high threat.
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Topics: National Security
July 17, 2013
By Neil Gordon
U.S. Reconstruction Project in Afghanistan Gets an F
A new watchdog report found that a teacher training facility in
Afghanistan is in precarious shape, thanks to two contractors who were allowed to walk away from the job by the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 17, 2013
By Andrew Wyner
Syria-Aiding Russian Contractor Awarded Another DoD Contract
After coming under fire for its ties to Syria and Iran, Russian helicopter contractor Rosoboronexport was recently awarded a nearly $600 million contract with the Department of Defense.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 12, 2013
By Neil Gordon
A White Elephant and Toxic Air at Camp Leatherneck
The Afghanistan reconstruction watchdog found two egregious examples of waste at Camp Leatherneck.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 8, 2013
By Jack Scher
IRS Using Tax Dollars for Entertainment and Party Supplies
According to a report, some IRS employees abused agency purchase cards by making a number of ridiculous purchases.
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Topics: Government Accountability
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