Recent Posts
-
DoD IG Reviews Federal Program to Combat Human Trafficking
June 24, 2014 -
It’s Time to Get Serious About Trafficking-in-Persons Policies
March 27, 2013 -
Stop U.S. Involvement in Human Trafficking
November 17, 2012 -
Executive Order Focuses on Prohibiting Human Trafficking
October 4, 2012 -
America’s Shame: The U.S. Government's Human Trafficking Dilemma
May 7, 2012 -
McCaskill, Webb Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions
March 1, 2012 -
Documents Reveal Details of Alleged Labor Trafficking by KBR Subcontractor
June 14, 2011
The (POGO) Blog
June 11, 2014
Government Demands Whistleblower Organization’s Encrypted Files
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) in-house watchdog has demanded that the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) turn over all information it has collected related to abuses and mismanagement at VA medical facilities, according to a subpoena deliver
Continue Reading Government Demands Whistleblower Organization’s Encrypted Files
Topics: Whistleblower Protections
June 10, 2014
By Neil Gordon
United Technologies and the Pentagon: History Repeats
A new report by the Department of Defense Inspector General (DoD IG) paints a troubling picture of the Pentagon’s decades-long relationship with one of its top contractors, United Technologies. At best, it indicates some fine-tuning is needed in defense co
Continue Reading United Technologies and the Pentagon: History Repeats
Topics: Contract Oversight
June 10, 2014
VA Audit Finds ‘Leadership Failure’
At least 57,000 veterans nationwide have experienced wait times of 90 days or more for their first medical appointments, according to an audit of 731 VA hospitals and clinics released Monday by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Continue Reading VA Audit Finds ‘Leadership Failure’
Topics: Government Accountability
June 9, 2014
By Joe Newman
VA Inspector General Issues Subpoena for POGO Whistleblower Records: POGO Says No
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ in-house watchdog has demanded that the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) turn over all information it has collected related to abuses and mismanagement at VA medical facilities, according to a subpoena delivered to
Continue Reading VA Inspector General Issues Subpoena for POGO Whistleblower Records: POGO Says No
Topics: Government Accountability
June 6, 2014
More than F-16 Bolts: A Problematic Ruse on Export Reform
Since the launch of its Export Control Reform Initiative in 2010, the Obama Administration has often highlighted the need to reduce export controls on military parts such as M1A1 tank brake pads, F-16 fighter bolts, or urine bags in military aircraft. Now some are pushing for less scrutiny on exports.
Continue Reading More than F-16 Bolts: A Problematic Ruse on Export Reform
Topics: National Security
Stay Connected
Browse POGOBlog by Topic
POGO on Facebook
Latest Podcast
Podcast; Social Media, Internet Provides Opportunities, Challenges for Lawmakers
The Congressional Management Foundation offers the Gold Mouse Awards annually to members of Congress who make the most of the opportunity the digital world offers them. POGO spoke with members of Rep. Mike Honda's communications team about their award.
