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Policy Letter
Bipartisan coalition: Congress should not authorize a F-35 block buy
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) joined a bipartisan coalition of organizations urging the House and Senate Armed Services committees to reject a proposal to authorize a block buy--called an economic order quantity--for the F-35. Authorizing an economic order quantit...
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Policy Letter
Civil Society Opposes DoD’s Requested FOIA Expansion, Again
For the third year in a row, civil society has banded together to oppose the inclusion of a new FOIA exemption for the Pentagon without significant involvement of the committees of jurisdiction over FOIA.
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Policy Letter
Bipartisan Coalition Demand Bomber Program Cost Transparency
The Project On Government Oversight joined groups across the political spectrum to urge Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) to continue to demand the Air Force tell the public the full contract value for the B-21 long-range strategic bomber program.
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Policy Letter
House Defense Acquisition Reform Bill Has Pluses, But Will Result in DoD Waste
Several provisions included in the Defense Acquisition Streamlining and Transparency Act (H.R. 2511) will save money and streamline operations, but other proposals such as altering DoD’s contract auditing processes and increasing the threshold for contractors to supply cost or...
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Policy Letter
Safe and Effective Operation of Carriers Depends on Shock Trials
The Project On Government Oversight sent a letter to the members of the House and Senate Armed Services committees urging them to preserve a requirement for the Ford aircraft carrier to undergo full ship shock trial testing before deployment. Waiving this requirement for the F...
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AnalysisProposed DHS Budget Priorities Leave Accountability Behind
The proposed DHS budget emphasizes southern border control at the cost of security for the rest of the nation.
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AnalysisLetting Contractors Pick Their Own Auditors is a Bad Idea
A new law lets contractors hire their own auditors, despite history that shows it can come at the expense of independent oversight.
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AnalysisPOGO Joins Over 25 Experts To Encourage New BRAC
Organizations from across the political spectrum agree that a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round for Department of Defense facilities would save taxpayers billions.
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AnalysisAnother Step to Subcontracting Out Our Wars
Trump’s troop-count handoff to Mattis is part of a grim trend
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Policy Letter
POGO Joins Groups Asking Congressional Budget Office to Increase Transparency
POGO joined 26 groups concerned about transparency and accountability urging the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to improve the transparency and usability of its data.
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Policy Letter
POGO Joins Groups Urging Congress to Authorize BRAC
The Center for Defense Information and the Project On Government Oversight joined defense experts across the political spectrum in asking the Senate and House Armed Services Committees to authorize a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Round. Previous rounds save taxpayers $13...
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AnalysisStrengthening Financial Integrity of Federal Agencies
The federal government needs to improve the accuracy and completeness of improper payment identification and estimation.